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Kathy Young Larson ranks as one of the all-time greats in South Dakota women’s cross country. Young set the early standard for excellence in cross country by becoming USD’s first female All-American in cross country. Originally from Custer, S.D., Young made major contributions in the distance events for the USD track and field teams, recording several top 10 finishes. She finished 13th at the 1992 national meet, which earned her All-American honors. She placed seventh at the NCC and North Central Region meet (18:00, 5K), which qualified her for nationals. Young, who was selected Academic All-NCC, earned honorable mention Academic All-American honors. She finished her career with the four fastest cross country times in school history. Young set a school-record and met the national provisional qualifying time in the 10,000 meters with a 15th-place finish at the Drake Relays (36:55.3). She was a member of the 1990 USD squad that won an NCC outdoor title. Young also qualified (provisionally) for nationals in 1,500 with a time of 4:44.46. She helped USD to a second-place finish at the 1992 NCC outdoor championships. She also finished 11th in the NCC meet and 17th in the region in 1988. Since leaving USD, Young has participated in a number of marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 2003 (placed 148th) and the Twin Cities Marathon (placed 24th), as well as several 5K and 10K races. Young received a dental hygiene degree in 1991. She lives in Madison, S.D., with her husband Lorin Larson and five children – Jessica and Katelyn Neises and step children Kristin, Kelsi and Logan Larson.
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