University of Minnesota Athletics

Gophers Post Top-15 Finishes at USATF Junior Meet

6/27/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field

June 27, 2016

CLOVIS, Calif. (GopherSports.com) - A pair of Gophers men's track & field freshmen posted top-15 finishes in throwing events over the weekend at the 2016 USATF Junior Outdoor Championships.

Lakeville, Minn., native Connor Rousemiller hit a personal record of 54.35 meters (178-04 ft.) to finish 10th in the hammer throw while Bismarck, N.D., native Jonathan Tharaldsen came in 15th in the shot put at 16.84 meters (55-03.00 ft.).

###

Track & Field Season Hype
Friday, March 06
CHS Home Grown Gophers: Emmett Gerres
Friday, September 05
The Greek Freak of Minnesota
Friday, July 18
Gophers Finish 1-2 in Hammer Throw
Monday, June 16