University of Minnesota Athletics

Mikael Jakobsson Advances at World Track Championships

8/26/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field

advanGolden Gopher hurdler Mikael Jakobsson, representing his homeland of Sweden, ran a career-best time of 49.40 seconds to advance to the semifinal of the 400-meter hurdles a the IAAF World Track & Field Championships in Paris. Jakobsson will be a senior for the Minnesota track team in 2004.

Gopher teammates Adam Steele and Mitch Potter are also competing in the World Championships as members of the U.S. 4x400-meter relay pool. Competition for that event is scheduled for Aug. 30 and 31.

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