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Success and Amanda Jurgenson (Fremont, Neb.) go side by side with each other. In a career spanning from 1995 to 1998, Jurgenson marked herself as one of the best sprinters to ever come through Nebraska Wesleyan. Jurgenson was a nine-time NCAA All-American, two-time NAIA All-American, 22-time All-NIAC performer, nine-time NIAC individual champion, and currently holds the school record in the 440 Yard Dash. She is tied for second for the most All-American Awards in a career and was a National Champion in the 4x400 Meter Relay at the 1996 NCAA Indoor Championships. Amanda’s name appears 19 times throughout the NWU All-Time Charts.
At the 1996 NIAC Championships, Amanda won four events, marking the first of four times that she would accomplish the feat. At the 1997 Outdoor Championships, Jurgenson earned All-American status by placing in the top eight in the 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash, 4x100 Meter Relay, and the 4x400 Meter Relay. By earning four All-American Awards at one meet, Jurgenson is tied with NWU track greats Kim Oden and Joni Westland for the most All-American Awards earned at one meet.
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