Grand Valley State University Athletics

Candice Wheat will go down as one of the most accomplished sprinters in Grand Valley State track history. Wheat was a nine-time NCAA DII All-American, earning five plaudits during the indoor seasons and four during the outdoor campaigns from 2007-2010. Candice tallied runner-up finishes in the 100 outdoor hurdles and 60 indoor hurdles, while adding third place finishes in the 4x400 relay and 100 outdoor hurdles. Wheat, who was a five-time GLIAC Champion, was named the 2009 and 2010 GLIAC Track Athlete of the Year. Her 8.29 time in the 60 indoor hurdles ranks first in Laker annals, while her 13.63 time in the 100 outdoor hurdles is the second all-time. Wheat ranks third all-time for the Lakers in GLIAC Championship points scored with 70.25 and 12th all-time in outdoor NCAA points scored with 20.25. GVSU claimed eight GLIAC team championships and finished on the podium five times during NCAA Championship action.