University of Minnesota Athletics

2021-22 Men's Track & Field Roster

Alstain Walker

Alstian Walker

  • Class:
    Graduate Student
  • Position:
    Jumps
  • Hometown:
    Papillion, NE
  • High School:
    Papillion La Vista South HS
  • Prev School:
    Texas A&M

2020-21 • Redshirt Senior Season: Joined the Gophers as a graduate student • did not compete during the indoor or outdoor seasons.

2019-20 • Senior Season: Competed at nine meets for the Aggies during the indoor season placed 11th in triple jump, 16th in long jump, and competed in high jump at the SEC Indoor Championships • recorded an indoor career-best mark of 7.20m (23-07.50) as long jump runner-up at the Texas A&M Invitational • recorded an indoor career-best mark of 15.90m (52-02.00) in triple jump at the Texas Tech Invitational to rank 12th in Texas A&M history • the 2020 outdoor track & field season was canceled due to COVID-19 public health concerns.

2018-19 • Junior Season: Competed in high jump at eight meets for the Aggies during the indoor season • made SEC Indoor Championships debut, clearing an indoor career-best 2.11m (6-11) to place 11th and rank 12th in Texas A&M history • won three indoor high jump titles • competed at eight meets during the outdoor season • made NCAA West Prelim debut, placing 17th in triple jump with an outdoor career-best mark of 15.38m (50-05.50) • placed 11th in triple jump and 14th in high jump (outdoor career-best 2.07m, 6-09.50) at the SEC Outdoor Championships.

2017-18 • Sophomore Season: Competed at five meets for the Aggies during the indoor season with five appearances in high jump and two in triple jump • competed at six meets during the outdoor season.

2016-17 • Freshman Season: Began collegiate career at Texas A&M • competed in high jump at five meets during the indoor season • competed in high jump at three meets during the outdoor season.

High School: A 2016 graduate of Papillion La Vista South High School in Papillion, Nebraska • finished as state runner-up in high jump (6-8) and placed third in triple jump and seventh in long jump at the Class A State Championships as a senior • won high jump and triple jump district titles and placed third in long jump as a senior • placed sixth in triple jump and 10th in high jump at the Class A State Championships as a junior • won district title in triple jump and was runner-up in high jump as a junior • finished 11th in triple jump at the 2016 USATF National Junior Olympics after placing second in USATF Region 8 • had high school personal-best marks of 6-8 in high jump, 22-04.25 in long jump, and 46-02.50 in triple jump • participated in basketball and volleyball.

Personal: Son of Torian and Alisa Walker • has two siblings, Torian, Jr., and Torisa • majored in Business Management at Texas A&M.

Walker's Indoor Career Bests (2020-21 Final)
Event Mark Meet (Date)
High Jump 2.11m, 6-11.00 Before Minnesota (2019)
Triple Jump 15.90m, 52-02.00 Before Minnesota (2020)
Long Jump 7.20m, 23-07.50 Before Minnesota (2020)
Walker's Outdoor Career Bests (2020-21 Final)
Event Mark Meet (Date)
High Jump 2.07m, 6-09.50 Before Minnesota (2019)
Triple Jump 15.38m, 50-05.50 Before Minnesota (2019)
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