2018 Men's Track and Field Roster

Ben Erickson

  • Position Distance
  • Height 6-1
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Andover, Minn.
  • Highschool Andover HS

Biography

Parents: Jim and Patty Erickson
Major: Finance, Marketing and Economics
Minor: MIS

2017 Indoor Track and Field: Competed in the 600 and 800 meter runs as well as the Distance Medley Relay...Ran a season best time of 1:37.10 in the 600 meter run at the Kilt Classic (1/20)...Ran a personal best time of 2:09.07 in the 800 meter run at the Bethel Gene Glader Invitational (2/4).

2016 Outdoor Track and Field: Competed in the 800 and 1,500 meter runs, as well as the 1,600 and 3,200 meter relays...Ran a season best time of 2:09.43 in the 800 meter run at the Meet of the UnSaintly (5/7)...Ran a personal best time of 4:43.42 in the 1,500 meter run at the Ashton May Invitational (4/9).

2016 Indoor Track and Field: Competed in the 600 and 800 meter dashes...Recorded a personal best time of 1:33.36 in the 600 meter dash at the St. Olaf Tostrud Classic (2/20)...Ran a personal best time of 2:11.47 in the 800 meter dash at the Macalester College Kilt Classic (2/26).

High School: Ben participated in basketball at Andover HS.

Auggie Athlete FAQs
Career Goal: To one day start my own business.
What I Like Most About Augsburg: The community here at Augsburg.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: The moment I found out we didn't have to wear short shorts in track meets.

Historical Player Information

  • 2016First Year

    Distance
    6'1" 145 lbs
  • 2017Sophomore

    Distance
    6'0" 145 lbs
  • 2018Junior

    Distance
    6'1" 0 lbs