Sarah Oprondek has been appointed as the Head Track and Field Coach at the College of Saint Benedict, effective June 17. She brings eight years of coaching experience from Denison University, where she excelled as both an Assistant and Associate Head Coach, primarily focusing on hurdles, jumps, and combined events. Athletic Director Kelly Anderson Diercks praised Oprondek's passion and expertise, emphasizing her role in the success of Denison鈥檚 track teams.

By the Numbers
  • During her tenure at Denison, Oprondek's teams achieved multiple top-five finishes in the NCAC championships, including a men's outdoor championship in 2023.
  • At Denison, Oprondek coached multiple conference champions across various events, including the heptathlon and hurdles.
State of Play
  • The Bennie track team recently finished fifth in both the MIAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.
  • Individual standout Lauren Berg achieved a school record time of 1:01.49 in the 400-meter hurdles, marking the highest NCAA finish for CSB in that event.
What's Next

Oprondek aims to build on the traditions set by former coach Robin Balder-Lanoue and is expected to enhance the team's competitive performance. The coaching staff looks forward to seeing athletes continue to achieve personal and team success under Oprondek's leadership.

Bottom Line

The hiring of Sarah Oprondek positions the College of Saint Benedict to elevate its track and field program, leveraging her proven track record to inspire and develop student-athletes for future success.