As an athlete at UW-Stevens Point, Arnie Schraeder did his best work outdoors.
Between 1985 and 1987, Schraeder won three national titles on the track with two of them coming on the outdoor circuit. Schraeder captured back-to-back titles in the 1500 in 1985 and 1986 is one of nine men in NCAA DIII history to accomplish that feat.
His other national title came in 1987 when he won the indoor 5000 crown.
Schraeder also fared well in the outdoor version of the 5000 despite not winning a national crown. He sits as the fifth fastest man in NCAA DIII history with his time of 13:57.0.
And while this doesn’t pertain to the track, Schraeder dazzled in 1986. Schraeder won the individual title at the NCAA DIII Cross Country Championships in Fredonia, New York, then turned around the following Monday to finish 11th at the NCAA DI Championships in Arizona.
Schraeder is the first athlete from UW-Stevens Point inducted into the Hall of Fame.