University of Minnesota Athletics
John Albert Provisionally Qualifies for NCAAs in High Jump
1/17/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Albert's mark was one of seven Minnesota first place finishers in the Minnesota Open. Sophomore Robb Merritt (Hopkins, Minn.) won the 600-meter dash with a time of 1:22.38, while junior Will McComb (Port Elgin, Ontario) was first in the 800-meter dash at 1:55.55.
Sophomore Karl Erickson (Zumbro Falls, Minn.) finished first in the shot put with a mark of 58-1 1/4 for Minnesota. Lynden Reder (Luverne, Minn.) captured the hammer throw with a mark of 62-9 1/2, while Steffen Landgraf (Berlin, Germany). claimed first place in the long jump at 23-0.
The 4X400 Meter Relay team capped off the meet by finishing in first with a time of 3:21.69.
Minnesota will be in action next on Saturday, Jan. 24 when it hosts the Minnesota Classic at the University Fieldhouse starting at 10:30 a.m.
