University of Minnesota Athletics
Nikki Swenson Earns NCAA Track At-Large Berth
6/2/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Track & Field
Golden Gopher sophomore Nikki Swenson was awarded an at-large berth to compete in the 800-meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, as the NCAA filled its national meet field by announcing at-large invitations on Tuesday. Minnesota will have six student-athletes compete at the NCAA Championships, hosted by the University of Arkansas on June 10-13.
Swenson will join teammate Heather Dorniden, an eight-time All-American, in the field of the 800 meters. Other Gophers headed to the NCAA meet are Liz Roehrig (heptathlon), Alicia Rue (pole vault), Amy Laskowske (10,000 meters) and Elizabeth Yetzer (1,500 meters).
Swenson will join teammate Heather Dorniden, an eight-time All-American, in the field of the 800 meters. Other Gophers headed to the NCAA meet are Liz Roehrig (heptathlon), Alicia Rue (pole vault), Amy Laskowske (10,000 meters) and Elizabeth Yetzer (1,500 meters).
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