Macalester College Athletics

As a Scot
Member of the Dean’s List… Captain of the Nordic Ski Club.

2021
Competed in six races for the Scots... Ran a PR of 23.41.6 in the 6,000 meters at the Tori Neubauer Invitational on Oct. 15... Academic All-MIAC honors.

2020
Earned Academic all-conference honors.

2019
Freshwaters competed in all seven races for the Scots… Finished third place in the 6k at the Falcon Invitational with a time of 24:33.5 on Sept. 6… Set a PR in the MIAC Championships with a time of 23:49.8 in the 6k on Nov. 2… Ran a 24:34.48 in the 6k at the NCAA Central Region Championships on Nov. 16… Received MIAC Academic All-Conference honors.

2018
Opened the season at the Roy Griak Invitational on Sept. 29, finishing the 6k in 25:32… Finished eighth in the St. Kate’s Invite 5k on Oct. 6, with a time of 20:38, which was a personal record… Set a PR in the 6k at the MIAC Championships on Oct. 27, running the race in 24:08.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
My first year at Mac as a student-athlete was amazing.  In just one year, my teammates and coaches have become my family, and helped me to build confidence and be my best self.  I've never been part of a more supportive, kind, enthusiastic, and strong community.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual? 
My experience as a student-athlete at Mac has taught me more than I can say.  Being surrounded by a group of dedicated, smart, strong, kind, fun people every day, I've learned what it means to truly be part of a community.  This community of athletes - and especially the WXC team - has helped me become more comfortable and confident, and given me the skills to foster this same kind of supportive environment in all circles of my life.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
It feels strange to be thinking about life after graduation... but I know my experience as a student-athlete at Mac has prepared me more than almost anything else. It's built my confidence and my sense of identity. It's shown me what it truly means to be part of a team, and how to develop individual relationships that matter. It's also given me the motivation to reach for high goals, and the knowledge that I am capable of achieving them if I put in the work!