University of South Dakota Athletics

Siebels-Cleveringa, a nine-time all-American, was part of the transformation of the women's track and field program into one of the nation's best NCAA Division II squads during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Siebels-Cleveringa and fellow inductee Linda Gdowski were key members of one of the Coyotes' top all-time track and field squads as they finished eighth indoors in 1990 at the nationals. Siebels, a two-time (1989, 1991) NCC champion in the 55-meter hurdles, set a conference record in the 55-meter hurdles (8.06). Siebels, originally of Cedar Bluffs, Neb., is one of the Coyotes great all-time athletes. Not only was she a key member of the 4x400 meter relays with Gdowski, she also won the NCC heptathlon in 1990 with 4,778 points. She finished sixth in the heptathlon at the NCAA championships in 1990, scoring 4,753 points. She also was seventh at the nationals in 1989 in the heptathlon with 4,722 points. She earned a bachelor's degree in recreation in 1992 from USD.