University of Minnesota Athletics
GERDING QUALIFIES FOR WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
7/18/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
| Tom Gerding |
During his time at Minnesota, Gerding captured five Big Ten titles (individual and relay events) and four All-America distinctions. During his junior year, he became Minnesota's first All-American in a sprint event when he earned national honors in the 400-meter dash. In the indoor season this year, he set new Big Ten and Minnesota records in the 600-meter dash at the indoor conference meet, earned All-America honors as a member of the 4x400m relay team and consistently finished strong in the 400, 600 and relay events. In the outdoor season, Gerding captured All-America citation in the 400, was a member of the Big Ten champion 4x400 relay team, placed second at Big Tens in the 200, 400 and 4x100 relay, and earned significant points throughout the year for the Golden Gophers.
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