Ryan Bak, Trinity (Conn.): NCAA DIII Athlete Hall of Fame, Class of 2023

Ryan Bak won three individual national championships and earned ten All-America honors during his legendary career. Two of Bak’s NCAA titles came indoors, where he won the 1500 meters in 2002 and the 5000 meters in 2003. His other podium-topping effort was at the 2002 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, where he trumped a talented field by seven seconds. Bak was named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Year twice and USTFCCCA Regional Athlete of the Year once.