Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Laura Tieszen Kamarainen - Women's Track & Field - (2002-05)
Captured 13 All-Southern Conference accolades between the pole vault, javelin, and multi-events. Was a six-time SoCon champion in the women's pole vault while also claiming individual championships in the outdoor heptathlon and indoor pentathlon in 2005. Was a three-time SoCon Most Valuable Field Performer at the conference championship, and was WCU's 2004 Female Athlete of the Year. At the time of induction, held the SoCon and WCU record in the pole vault at 4.0 meters (13'1.48"). Tieszen was selected to the Southern Conference 100th Anniversary team in 2021.
