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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2020-21 Loper Men's Track & Field Roster

Matt Thurston

  • Hometown Kearney, NE
  • Highschool Kearney
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Major Business Administration (Supply Chain Mgmt.)
  • Position Distance

Biography

AS A SOPHOMORE (2018-19)
Took a redshirt season during the winter ... eighth at 10,000 meters at the MIAA Outdoor Championships ... career-best 31:43.63 ... top time in the 5,000 came at the UCM Relays (15:08.32)


AS A FRESHMAN (2017-18)
Ran in four indoor meets ... turned in a 9:26.68 in the 3,000 at the Prairie Wolf ... ran the 5,000 at the MIAA Outdoor Championships ... top time of 15:39.23 came at the the spring Prairie Wolf

HIGH SCHOOL
Was a  2016 Class A state qualifier in the 3,200 ... ran a 9:44.73 in the event at the 2017 Kansas Relays ... state medalist in cross country



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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