University of Minnesota Athletics

2019-20 Men's Track & Field Roster

Erik Eckleben
Photo by: Christopher Mitchell
Erik Eckleben

Erik Eckleben

  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • Position:
    Jumps
  • Hometown:
    Rostock, Germany
  • High School:
    Goethe-Gymnasium Rostock

2020 Indoor Track & Field • Redshirt Senior Season: Named USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree • competed in the long jump for the Gophers • recorded top-10 finishes in each of his four competitions • recorded a season-best mark of 7.41m (24-03.75 ft). to place third at the 2020 Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships • earned first letter with the Maroon & Gold. 

2020 Outdoor Track & Field • Redshirt Senior Season: The 2020 outdoor track & field season was canceled on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.

Coastal Carolina: A two-time NCAA East Preliminary qualifier in the long jump • set the outdoor school record in long jump in 2019 at 7.67 meters (25-02.00 ft.).

Personal: A native of Rostock, Germany • pursuing a graduate degree in Sport Management.

Eckleben's Indoor Career Bests (2020 Final)
Event Mark Meet (Date)
60m 7.13 Before Minnesota (2019)
200m 22.44 Before Minnesota (2017)
Long Jump 7.73m, 25-04.50 Before Minnesota (2019)
Eckleben's Outdoor Career Bests (2020 Final)
Event Mark Meet (Date)
100m 11.25 Before Minnesota (2018)
200m 22.12 Before Minnesota (2017)
Long Jump 7.67m, 25-02.00 Before Minnesota (2019)
Javelin 37.64m, 123-06 Before Minnesota (2017)
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
Mantzouranis Earns NCAA Silver Medal
Thursday, June 12