Cathy Branta of Wisconsin won five NCAA DI titles in cross country, indoors and outdoors, and her 1984 cross country victory led the Badgers to its first-ever NCAA title in any sport. As a collegian, she helped the U.S. win World Cross Country team titles in 1984 and 1985 with individual finishes of 10th and second, respectively.
Three of her four NCAA track titles were Championship records at the time, with her 1985 win in the outdoor 1500 of 4:12.64 also doubling as a collegiate record. That victory came as part of a 1500/3000 double prior to a summer that included winning the U.S. 3000 title and gold in the 5000 at the World University Games.