University of Vermont Athletics

Kristal Kostiew '04 | Video Presentation
At the time of her graduation, Kostiew was the most decorated women's track & field performer in America East history. She won 14 America East individual titles in her career and became the first America East athlete to win four straight 20-pound weight throw indoor titles. Kostiew was named the America East Most Outstanding Field Performer four times, winning the honor in three consecutive outdoor seasons (2002-04) and in the 2004 indoor season.

As a senior in 2004, she qualified for the NCAA Regionals in three different events. She also qualified for the 2003 NCAA Regional in the hammer throw and finished fifth overall in the event at the 2008 U.S. Track & Field Olympic Team Trials. Kostiew was a 12-time All-New England performer and still owns two indoor school records and two outdoor school records.