UMD Athletics

GETTING TO KNOW ETHAN OLSON:
Why I Chose UMD: I love the area and the scenery. When I visited UMD, it felt like the place I can call home.
Influences On My Athletic Career: My coach brought me from the unathletic 7^th grader who dreaded running the mile in gym class to medaling at state to now being able to compete on the collegiate level. My family has always supported me, one way or another. Finally, my competitors have given me the capability of running faster than I thought was possible. All of these people have helped me become the runner I am today!
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I was going to play golf in high school, but I got convinced to run cross country and the rest is history.
Pre-Meet Ritual or Superstition: I have to eat pasta the night before and double knot my shoes before a race.
Favorite Professional Athlete: Eliud Kipchoge
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Cross country skiing
Ethan's Race Results

HIGH SCHOOL:
High School Attended: Moose Lake H.S.
Years Lettered/Competed with Varsity: Grades 8-12 
High School Highlights: 4-time state participant in cross country, 2-time state participant in track, 6^th place in 3200 for Class A State Track Meet 2016, 5^th place in Class A State CC Meet 2016, CC captain for 2 years
Head Coach: Adam Whelan

PERSONAL:
Parents: Scott and Marilyn Olson
Siblings: Amelia
Place of Birth: Moose Lake, Minnesota