UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Gwen Jorgensen
- Induction:
- 2019
- Class:
- 2009
- Wisconsin Track & Field 2007, 2008, 2009
- Wisconsin Cross Country 2007, 2008
- Wisconsin Swimming & Diving 2005, 2006
- 2016 Olympic gold medalist in triathlon, the first American to earn gold in the event
- Two-time Olympian (2012, 2016)
- Two-time International Triathlon Union World Champion (2014, 2015)
- Three-time USA Triathlon Elite National Champion (2013, 2014, 2015)
- 17-time winner in ITU World Triathlon Series, the most in series history
- Two-time first-team All-American in cross country and track and field
- Two-time Big Ten champion, winning the 3000 meters and 5000 meters at the 2009 indoor championship
- 2009 Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor recipient
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