University of Minnesota Athletics
GOLDEN GOPHER CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WINS REGIONAL TITLE
11/10/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country
Junior Will McComb, who earned second place running a 30:40.5 10K, paced five Gophers in the top 26. Shadrack Kimeli of Kansas State won the race in 30:37.3.
McComb's time was the eighth fastest in school history and the best 10K Golden Gopher clocking since John Dromer ran a 29:45.4 at the 1984 District 4 Championships. Head Coach Steve Plasencia holds the school record of 29:26.6, set at the 1976 NCAA Championships.
Andrew Carlson also had an impressive performance for the Golden Gophers coming in 13th (31:11.1), followed by freshman Erik Grumstrup who placed 18th (31:23.5). Neil Hanson (25th) and Toby Henkels (26th) rounded out the scoring for Minnesota.
For a complete list of results check out www.gophersports.com.
Minnesota Individual Results Regional Championships Will McComb 30:40.5 (2) Andrew Carlson 31:11.1 (13) Erik Grumstrup 31:23.5 (18) Neil Hanson 31:31.4 (25) Toby Henkels 31:32.2 (26) Josh Dobell 31:54.7 (45) Martin Robeck 32:19.1 (64)
