University of Minnesota Athletics
Minnesota Men's Track and Field Shines Bright in Arizona
3/23/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Winning events for the Golden Gophers were junior Andrew McKessock in the 5,000 meters (14:35.39), freshman Kevin Netzer in the high jump (6- 11 3/4) and freshman Jason Swenson in the javelin (221-10). Swenson's throw gave him the NCAA provisional standard and was the second- farthest throw in school history trailing only Chad Rodvold's throw of 231 feet in 1993.
Erickson continued his outstanding freshman year as he finished second in both the shot put (56-8 1/2) and the discus (176-5). His throw in the shot put broke the school record giving him both the indoor and outdoor freshman records.
Senior Bob Quade ran a personal-best and the second-fastest time in school history on his way to a second-place finish in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles (51.54).
In the relays, Minnesota placed fifth in the 4x100 (41.07) and fourth in the 4x400 (3:16.50) meter relays.
The Golden Gophers will travel to Raleigh, NC to compete in the Raleigh Relays on March 30.
