UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Gwen Jorgensen headshot Wisconsin cross country 2008

Gwen Jorgensen

  • Class
    2009
  • Induction
    2019
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Track & Field, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Cross Country
  • 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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