The Spartans have a tradition of graduating quality athletes to continue on at four-year institutions throughout the country. Southwestern men's track & field competitors who have continued their careers include:
| Name | School | Level | Years at SWCC |
| Tyus Wills | Emporia State University | NCAA II | 2022-24 |
| Abu Kemokai | Simpson College | NCAA III | 2022-24 |
| Robert Norton | Northwestern State University | NCAA I | 2021-23 |
| Justin Cunningham | Drake University | NCAA I | 2021-23 |
| Jacob French | Simpson College | NCAA III | 2020-22 |
| Benjamin Aliel | Dakota State University | NAIA | 2018-21 |
| Troy Lewis | Indiana Tech University | NAIA | 2018-20 |
| Joshua Carstens | Faith Baptist College | NCCAA | 2018-20 |
| Nicolae "Alex" Vandor | Indiana Institute of Technology | NAIA | 2018-20 |
| Albert Miller Jr | Sterling College | NAIA | 2017-19 |
| Shane Breheny | Simpson College | NCAA III | 2017-19 |
| Kevin Dietrich | University of Louisiana-Monroe | NCAA I | 2016-18 |
| Ronald Henderson Jr. | Campbell University | NCAA I | 2016-18 |
| Gabriel Esser | Cornell College | NCAA III | 2015-17 |
| Jaiden Brown | University of Windsor (Canada) | 2014-15 | |
| Aaron Ward | Waldorf University | NAIA | 2013-15 |
| Cassidy Warson | Waldorf University | NAIA | 2013-15 |
| Ovan Garcia | Waldorf University | NAIA | 2013-15 |
| Chasen Selsor | Waldorf University | NAIA | 2013-15 |
| Theo Piniau* | University of North Texas | NCAA I | 2013-15 |
| Justin Martin | University of Missouri - Kansas City | NCAA I | 2013-15 |
| Bobby Neal | Greenville University | NCAA III | 2013-15 |
| Rayvonne Brown | Northwest Missouri State University | NCAA II | 2012-14 |
| Korey Beaman | Waldorf University | NAIA | 2012-14 |
| David Prchal | Chicago State University | NCAA I | 2011-13 |
| Jackson Shantz | William Penn University | NAIA | 2011-13 |
* = Olympic Qualifier
This may not be a complete list as we work to piece together the missing puzzles. If you have an update or addition, please email Doug North at north@swcciowa.edu or encourage that individual to complete our Athletic Alumni Update Form.