Briar Cliff University

Robert Iron Shell had a decorative career as a member of the Blue and Gold track and field team. His resume at the national level includes seven individual All-American honors and was a member of five All-American relay teams. Iron Shell excelled in the 400-meter race and was a perfect 7-for-7 in obtaining All-American status at the NAIA National Championship meets. 

Iron Shell combined for 10 individual GPAC Championship Titles in the Indoor and Outdoor 200 and 400-meter races. He was a 16-time all-GPAC performer. Iron Shell was named the 2018 GPAC Outdoor Track and Field Performance of the Meet after winning the 400m championship, placing second in the 200, second in the 4x100 relay and third in the 4x400. 

At graduation, Iron Shell held the program’s records in the outdoor and indoor 200 and 400m races. He was a member of the 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams that still hold records in both indoor and outdoor. The outdoor sprint medley team that Iron Shell was a part of still holds the school record.

Outdoor school records at time of graduation

• 200m – 21.06
• 400m – 47.13
• 4x200 – 1:26.62
• 4x400 – 3:12.32
• Sprint Medley – 3:26.01

Indoor school records at time of graduation

• 200m – 21.96
• 400m – 47.82
• 4x200 – 1:29.85
• 4x400 – 3:12.45