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- Hometown:
- Neola, Iowa
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- Title:
- Student-Athlete
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- Previous College Sports Played:
- Men's Cross Country, Men's Track & Field
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- Graduating Class:
- 2012
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- Induction Class:
- 2019
Bio
A combined 12-time indoor and outdoor All-American in track and field as well as an all-Great Plains cross country standout, Monte Larsen made a significant impact for the Mustangs, claiming a combined three NAIA event national track and field championships during his sparkling collegiate campaign.
All of those accolades on the track might not have happened, either. Larsen’s initial goal was to play men’s basketball for Mside but, after a year, he knew which direction he needed to go.
“Track and field was my back-up plan,” he noted with a laugh. “I went in to talk with Nash during my freshman year and asked if a spot was open. Fortunately, there was."
I owe so much to him and my teammates for what I was able to accomplish,” Larsen added. “I had great people around me to push me. I just wanted to help Morningside’s program flourish, so I put in some strong work in the summer and the season. Looking back, it was a tremendous opportunity.”