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James Hanson

  • Class
    1978
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country
    Jim and Joe Hanson were the first twins inducted into the NAIA District 14 Athletic Hall of Fame, and will hold that similar distinction at UW-L. Jim, a 1978 graduate, and Joe, who earned degrees in 1977 and 1981, helped UW-L develop one of the finest cross country and track programs in the nation.
     Jim finished fourth, ninth and 21st in NAIA cross country finals.  He was the university's first national champ in the mile run. Both brothers set UW-L and WSUC outdoor and indoor track records. During their five years here, their teams took 15 of 18 conference and District 14 titles in the two sports.
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