Parkside Athletics

Michael Stauch was crowned NAIA National Champion in the 10K racewalk, 1986 through 1988. He set a national and school record of 41:07 at the Northwestern Relays in 1988 and achieved a NAIA national record (41:56) at Azusa Pacific, also in 1988. Stauch set a UW-Parkside record in the 5K in 20:15 and in the 20K in 1:27:30. Stauch placed fifth in the New York City Marathon in 1987 and was a member of the United States race walking team. He was also a member of the America’s Cup team, which emerged victorious in Montreal, Canada, in 1986.