University of Minnesota Athletics
Minnesota Runs Well At Northern Iowa Classic
2/1/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Leading the way for the Golden Gophers was freshman sensation Robb Merritt. Already running the third fastest 60 and 200-meter times in school history, Merritt continued his success in those events. He won the 200 meters in a time of 21.90 seconds and took second in the 60 meters with a time of 6.88 seconds.
Also claiming first place finishes were freshman Ryan Ford in the 1000 meters (2:28.72), freshman Kevin Netzer in the high jump (6-8 3/4), sophomore Lynden Reder in the weight throw (59-2) and the 4x400 relay team which remained unbeaten for the season (3:18.94).
Second place finishers included senior Bob Quade in the 600 meters (1:21.42), junior Andrew McKessock in the 3000 meters (8:23.93), freshman Joronne Williamson in the 60-meter hurdles (8.01) and freshman Karl Erickson in the shot put (53-6 1/2).
Minnesota will next be in action on February 8-9 when the travel to Ames, Iowa to compete in the Cyclone Classic.
