Senior Spotlight: Leighton Becher

This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week.

Q: What are your expectations for the season?

A: As a team this year, I expect us to be a top five team at Conference. We have a really strong top three runners, and if we can improve our fourth and fifth guys we will be the fastest team that I will have been a part of in my four years on the team.

Q: What is your best athletic memory?

A: I ran a 3k indoor track race at Carleton during my sophomore year.  It was one of the first times I ran with the top guys in the conference. I remember leading the race for the whole second kilometer and feeling really good. It was a really fun race, even though I got out kicked towards the end. It’s something I definitely will not forget.

Q: Why would you recommend Gustavus?

A: Gustavus is a place of great people. The balance of experiences a student can have here is unbelievable. The academics are great, but not overwhelming. The sports are competitive and the community here is one that you cannot find anywhere else.

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