Students race towards the finish line in an early Grinnell track meet, 1911. Photo courtesy of Grinnell College Archives
In celebrating the 150th year of the College's existence here in Grinnell, the College is highlighting the athletic experience over the years on the school's homepage. Below is a snippet of the article. To read the whole story, go here.
"Today, nearly one-third of all Grinnell students participate in intercollegiate sports, and many more enjoy club and intramural sports. Grinnell continues its membership in the Midwest Conference to this day, and has led the league in the total number of Academic All-Conference honorees for the past five years. Through it all, Grinnell’s athletic programs continue to promote the “interdependence of mental and physical culture” that started so long ago."
