Bob Nicolls

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Distance
Hometown:
Parker, Colo.
High School:
Regis

2012 • Junior Season:Competed in three events for the Gophers in 2012• opened the season at the Autumn Classic, finishing 34th overall with a time of 24:34.3• clocked a 25:40.2 at the Roy Griak Invitational to finish 35th overall• closed out his season at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, posting a time of 25:10• Academic All-Big Ten honoree• letter winner.

2011: Raced four meets • represented Minnesota at the Big Ten Championships, running 25:38 • posted 26:30 at the Wisconsin Adidas Invite • ran his best 8k at the Roy Griak Invitational (25:02.40), good for fourth among the Gophers • finished the Hornet Jamboree 4-mile in 19:53

2009-2010 Competed at the University of Oklahoma: Qualified for NCAA Nationals with the sqaud after running a 14:14 in the 5K at the Stanford Invite • Competed at the Adidas Invitational recording a personal best time of 25:08 on the 8,000 meter course.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Regis Jesuit High School • high school coach was Bob Nicolls (father) • earned four letters in cross country and track/field • three-time MVP and three year captain • ran a 4:18 in the mile and a 9:03 in the two mile • finished fourth at the state meet junior and senior seasons.

Personal:Enrolled at Minnesota in the winter of 2011 • born on November 21, 1990 • son of Bob and Kathy Nicolls • has twin sister Marieta and younger brother Danny • majoring in finance • enjoys to ski, bike and work • Deans List at Oklahoma and winter 2011 at Minnesota.