Bridgewater College

VIDEO: DWIGHT DENLINGER'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Dwight Denlinger distinguished himself as one of the top distance runners in Bridgewater College history during his four years as a member of the College’s cross country and track programs.

Denlinger won the ODAC cross country individual title in 1980 and qualified for the NCAA national meet.

Denlinger also excelled on the track where he won four individual titles. During his senior year, he won the mile and two-mile during the indoor season and added the 5000 meter crown during the outdoor season. Denlinger also won indoor two-mile as a junior. He finished his career at Bridgewater ranked second in the 5000 meters and third in the 1500 on the career performance lists.

His accomplishments in the distance events helped lead the Eagles to six team titles during his career. Bridgewater won the ODAC Indoor title in 1979, 1980 and 1981 while the outdoor program won championships in 1978, 1979 and 1980.

 Denlinger has continued to follow his passion for running by coaching cross country and track and field at the high school level for three decades. He has coached five individual champions and four state championship relay teams.

In recognition of his outstanding running career while a member of the College’s cross country and track teams, Dwight Denlinger is worthy of induction into the Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame.