Bethel University Women's Track & Field

Andrew Rock, an Olympic gold medalist, enters his 11th season at the helm of the Bethel track and field program leading the Royals to be known as a national brand. Rock was named the head coach in the fall of 2012 before being elevated to Director of Track & Field and Cross Country in the fall of 2022. As an Adidas professional runner from 2004-2010, Rock won a Gold medal as part of the USA 4x400m relay team at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, and was a 2005 World Championships 4x400m Relay gold medalist. He was ranked No. 2 in the United States and No. 3 in the World at 400m in 2005, and was the 2006 United States Outdoor 400m champion. Rock attended UW-La Crosse where he was a 9-time NCAA Division III champion and 17-time All-American, holding nine school records and six WIAC records.

Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Andrew Rock has announced the addition of Elle Thorson to the track & field staff on July 28, 2025.   “I am thrilled

COACHING RESUME 2022 - present (Bethel University) Head Coach of Cross Country 2017