Hall of Fame
Elly Rono became the first USI cross country and track athlete to win national championships. He won the 1997 NCAA Division II Cross Country championship after finishing second in 1996. Rono followed his cross country championship performances by winning the 5,000m indoor national title and the 10,000m outdoor crown in 1998. He also earned All-American honors in six different track events. He was named to the Division II Cross Country Hall of Fame (2004) and the GLVC Hall of Fame (2004).
