Nebraska Wesleyan University Athletics

Tresa (Watson) Wilson (Omaha, Neb.) left Nebraska Wesleyan as the fastest woman in school history. Upon graduation, Watson held five NWU track & field school records including marks in both the 100 meters and 200 meters.

As a sprinter, Watson burst onto the scene in her first season and became one of the top performers in the conference while setting school records in three events in 1991. At the NIAC Conference meet, she was the 100-meter champion in all four years, while also claiming the 60-meter title all four seasons at the Indoor Conference meet. All total, Watson finished her career with 11 NIAC Championship titles.

On the national level, she earned a total of four All-American awards. Her best season was as a senior in 1994 as she was a three-time All-American. She placed third at the NCAA III Indoor Championships in the 55 meters for her highest national finish. She was 6th in the 100 and 8th in the 4x100 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 1994.

The Omaha Central High School graduate earned her first All-American award as a sophomore in 1992 when she placed 6th in the 55 meters at the NCAA III Indoor Championships.