THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER

Kara (Krumenauer) Meissen was a four-year standout for the women's cross country and track and field programs from 1997-2001. She was a six-time All-American in track and field and a 13-time All-WIAC performer, including five individual conference championships, competing primarily in the 800-meter run, 1,500-meter run and mid-distance and distance relays. In 2001, Meissen was tabbed WIAC Women's Indoor Track and Field Judy Kruckman Scholar Athlete and WIAC Women's Outdoor Track Performer of the Meet, and was a recipient of the NCAA Woman of the Year Postgraduate Scholarship. She still holds school records in four events, including the indoor (4:41.84) and outdoor (4:34.30) 1,500-meter run and two relays, and was a three-time United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic honoree. In cross country, Meissen was a two-time national qualifier, helping the Warhawks place 19th at the 1999 NCAA Championships, and was a three-time All-Region honoree. A four-year member of the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll, Meissen was a team captain and the team's Most Valuable Player in 2001. She graduated with a degree in biology.