March 28, 2024

Robert Iron Shell (Sioux) Nabs GPAC Conference Athlete-of-the-Week Honors

Robert Iron Shell (Rosebud Sioux Tribe) has been named the GPAC and Hauff Mid-America Sports Male Track Athlete-of-the-Week after his stellar performance at the Wildcat Classic in Wayne, Nebraska last weekend.

Iron Shell, a sophomore sprinter from Le Mars, Iowa, went three-for-three at the Wildcat Classic, hosted by Wayne State, winning titles in each event he competed in. In the 200m, he clocked a 21.65, setting a new meet record and hitting the NAIA ‘B’ Qualifying Standard. In the 400m, he ran a 48.56, just missing the ‘B’ standard. He was also part of the Cliff’s 4x100m relay team which posted a 41.31. The 4×100 set a new school record and also qualified for outdoor nationals (‘A’ Standard).

Iron Shell and the rest of the Charger men’s and women’s track squads will return to competition on Thursday at the Dordt Invite in Sioux Center, Iowa.