Lindenwood University Athletics

The 1998 Indoor Track and Field team won the first national championship in Lindenwood history. In a close meet, the Lions clinched the title when the 4x400 relay team came in second in the final event. Lindenwood finished with 62 points, six more than runner-up Azusa Pacific. Sharif Karie was named the meet outstanding performer after winning the mile run and finishing second in the 800m. Gezachw Yossef also won an individual title by winning the 1,000 race. The 1998 national champion indoor track and field team was coached by John Creer.