Pioneer Athletics Hall of Fame
Chris Manning competed for four years in both cross country and track and field. During the heyday of Pioneer women’s track, Manning was a multi-time All-American in two different events. She captured All-America honors in the 1500 meters in 1983 and 1984, and in the 800 meters in 1984 and 1985. She helped lead the Pioneers to four consecutive conference championships and four straight top-10 finishes at the NCAA Division II national championships. In cross country, Manning contributed to a conference title her very first season. By her last season, she was named a cross country All-American. She still holds the school record in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:22.74, as well as the second-fastest 800 meter time in program history at 2:09.63.
