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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2021-22 Loper Men's Track & Field Roster

Nick Balerud

  • Hometown Columbus, NE
  • Highschool Columbus
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Major Math
  • Position Distance

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2019-20)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... finished 13th in the 3,000 at conference ... ran a career-best 8:36.34 in the event at week earlier at UNL ... placed first that day ... career-best 5,000 (15:01.56) at NW Missouri in January ... ran in seven meets


AS A SOPHOMORE (2018-19)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... eighth in the steeple at the MIAA meet (career-best 9:40.87) ... ninth in the 3,000 at the league indoor meet ... ran a career-best 8:42.10 ... career-best mile (4:24.89) at the NU Tune Up


AS A FRESHMAN (2017-18)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... finished 15th in the 5,000 at the outdoor league meet (15:53.11) .... had a 15:29.85 in the event at the UNK Loper Invite ... career-best 4:10.72 in the 1,500 at SW Baptist ... ran the 5,000 at the MIAA Indoor Championships ... season-best 15:22.25 came at Pitt State


HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time Class B state cross country qualifier ... two top 30 finishes ... two-time Class A state track qualifier in the 3,200 ... top time of 9:35.21


Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

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  • 2018-19Sophomore

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  • 2019-20Junior

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  • 2020-21Redshirt Junior

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  • 2021-22Redshirt Senior

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