Hall of Fame
Monica Kinney will go down as one of the all-time greatest distance runners for the GVSU cross country and track programs. An eight-time GLIAC Champion, with six indoor titles and two outdoor titles, Kinney ranks fourth all-time in GVSU history with 55.5 GLIAC Indoor Championship points. In addition, Kinney was a three-time All-GLIAC performer in cross country. Â A 14-time NCAA Division II All-American, Kinney ranks second all-time for the Lakers in NCAA indoor points scored with 43.75 and fifth in all-time outdoor points with 27. Monica recorded 11 top-five finishes in NCAA Championship action, including eight top-three finishes. Kinney won two individual indoor National Championships in 2011, clocking a time of 16:28 in the 5000 and a time of 4:44 in the mile. In addition, Kinney earned All-American honors at the 2010 and 2011 Cross Country National Championships. During her career Grand Valley State won five team National Championships, two indoor (2010-11), two outdoor (2010-11) and a cross country title in 2012.
