University of St. Thomas Athletics

2023 Women's Cross Country Roster

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Gwen Helgeson
Photo by: Jurgens Photo
Gwen Helgeson
Photo by: Jurgens Photo
Gwen  Helgeson

Gwen Helgeson

  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
  • Hometown:
    Howard Lake, Minn.

Pronunciation

St. Thomas Career Performance List

Awards & Achievements
2022-23 Summit League Academic Honor Roll
2021-22 Summit League Academic Honor Roll

2023
Started season at Augustana Twilight finishing 140th in the 5k in 20:33.49… placed 163rd in the 6k at the Roy Griak Invitational in 24:53.3… placed 72nd in the Open 5k at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational in 19:35.5, a personal record … placed 26th in the White Race 6k at The Pink Classic in 23:22.90, a personal record… finished season 52nd in the 6k at the Summit League Championships in 23:34.70.

2022
Started season at Griak Invitational placing 205th in 25:24.5…placed 70th at Blugold Invitational in 24:28.7…placed 57th at Bradley Pink Invitational in 23:51.3.

2021
Started season at Griak Invitational placing 208th in 25:25.8…placed 23rd at Bradley Pink Classic in 23:38.7 for a personal record…finished season at Summit League Championships placing 54th in 24:16.5.

2020
CC team did not compete due to COVID-19.

2019
Placed 165th at Griak Invitational in 25:30.5…placed 65th at Jim Drews/Tori Neubauer Invitational in 24:02.3.

High School
Minnesota state runner-up in 2018... three-time cross country state participant... five-time all conference winner in track and field and cross country... school record holder in the 4K and 5K... a three-time cross country captain and one-time track and field captain... named MVP two times in cross country... selected academic all-conference six times... a member of the National Honor Society, serving as treasurer.

Personal
Daughter of Darin and Amanda Helgeson... has one sibling: Preston... exercise science major with a minor in nutrition and biology.
Press Conference: Tommie Football Postgame v Lindenwood 08/28/25
Friday, August 29
Tommie Football Intro Video 2025
Thursday, August 28
Beyond The Buzzer: Schoenecker Arena Setup
Wednesday, July 23
Beyond The Buzzer: Sports Medicine
Wednesday, July 23