Gary Romesser (2008) - UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame

Cross Country MVP in 1970, 1971, and 1972
All Collegiate Conference in Cross Country and received 1st place in 1973
Received Cross Country Kelso Reid Mental Attitude Award in 1972
Cross Country Co-Captain in 1972
All NAIA Cross Country District #21 in 1969
Track letter winner from 1969-1973
Highest Point Award in track from 1969-1972
Broke track record in 1, 2, and 3 mile runs in 1973
Held 3 mile school record from 1973 with a time of 14:43.64 (time conversion to 5,000 mi)
Five-time overall winner and 8 time master winner in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon
World Masters rankings- “Runner’s World,” Romesser received top American ranking in 1991
International competition - 2001 World Veteran Games, Brisbone, Australia - Gold Medalist: 8k Cross Country & 10,000 Track (50-54 age group) Silver Medalist: 5,000 m Track
Set 14 American single age road race records (distances from 5K to 1/2 marathon)