Carrie Stuart is one of Carleton’s most successful track and field athletes. She qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships seven times in three events: the 100-meter hurdles, 400-meter hurdles, and heptathlon. She found the most success in the longer hurdle races and was named All-America Honorable Mention in 1999 before earning All-America distinction in 2000, 2001, and 2002.
Between the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, Stuart earned a total of 10 All-MIAC awards in addition to receiving All-MIAC honorable mention 24 times. A versatile athlete, Stuart picked up these numerous honors while competing in 10 different events during the indoor season and six events at the conference outdoor championships. She captured four MIAC outdoor track and field titles, earning the top spot in the 400-meter hurdles during each of her last three seasons to go along with the 2011 heptathlon crown.
Stuart’s name is found throughout the Carleton record book, as she owns individual top 10 performances in a dozen events, including the school standard in the 100-meter hurdles. She was also part of 11 different relay teams that ranked among the top 10 in program history.
In 2002 she was awarded the Ele Hansen award, which is given to two senior female students who bring to sport the joy of participation and who have positively influenced others through their example, service, and leadership in the athletic or recreation program