University of Minnesota Athletics

Jakobsson Earns All-America at NCAA Track & Field Championships

5/31/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field

ChampioBaton Rouge, La. - Minnesota's Mikael Jakobsson became a four-time All- American by placing fifth in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Baton Rouge, La. Jakobsson's effort was the highest individual finish by a Golden Gopher since high jumper Staffan Strand earned second place in 1999.

Jakobsson, a sophomore from Orebro, Sweden, ran a 50.15, after setting the school record clocking a 49.75 in the preliminaries. Jakobsson earned his first three All-America honors a member of Minnesota's 4x400-relay team.

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