University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher DMR Wins Title at Iowa State Classic
2/14/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
The Minnesota men’s track team was led by the distance medley relay capturing the title at the Iowa State Classic on Friday. The relay of fifth-year seniors Hans Storvick and Walter Langkau and redshirt freshman Mike Shelendich and true freshman Andy Richardson clocked a time of 9 minutes, 48.53 seconds.
Sprinter Ibrahim Kabia continues to impress in his senior season. Kabia ran a personal best time of 21.90 seconds in the 200-meter dash, the ninth-fastest time in school history. Kabia placed 19tth in an outstanding field of sprinters in the event. Kabia will compete in the 60-meter dash on Saturday.
Aaron Studt topped the field event performers on Friday, placing sixth in the weight throw with an effort of 64 feet, 8 1/2 inches.
The Iowa State Classic concludes on Saturday. The Gophers will also have athletes competing on Saturday at the Washington Husky Classic and the UW-River Falls Classic.
Sprinter Ibrahim Kabia continues to impress in his senior season. Kabia ran a personal best time of 21.90 seconds in the 200-meter dash, the ninth-fastest time in school history. Kabia placed 19tth in an outstanding field of sprinters in the event. Kabia will compete in the 60-meter dash on Saturday.
Aaron Studt topped the field event performers on Friday, placing sixth in the weight throw with an effort of 64 feet, 8 1/2 inches.
The Iowa State Classic concludes on Saturday. The Gophers will also have athletes competing on Saturday at the Washington Husky Classic and the UW-River Falls Classic.
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