Hall of Fame
Beth Augenstein Yanda was a three-year letter-winner in track and a four-year letter-winner in cross country while at Southern Arkansas. In her senior year of 2001-02, Augenstein was named the captain of the cross country team and later was honored as that year’s Female Auburn Smith Award.
In cross country, Augenstein was a four-time All-GSC runner earning Second-Team honors each year. Additionally, Augenstein would set school records for the 5K and 6K cross country races.
In track, SAU did not compete in a conference during Augenstein’s tenure, but she would go on to set program records in the 800-meter (2:25.97 | 1999), the 1500-meter (5:01.89 | 2001) and the 3000-meter (11:37.60 | 1999) events.
Academically, Augenstein was named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team as well as the GSC All-Academic Team in her time at SAU.
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