TOKYO – Former Utah track & field star Josefine Eriksen and Team Norway advance to the 4x400m relay finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after running a national record time in Japan National Stadium Saturday evening there.
Eriksen led things off for the Norwegians, running a split of 51.31 – which was third fastest among those in the opening leg. The Norwegians would go on to run a national record time of 3:23.84 to take second in their heat and earned the automatic qualifier into the finals. That time ended up being good for third-overall between the 16 nations competing.
Over in the 4x100m relay, Dinedye Denis and Côte d’Ivoire wasn’t able to advance out of the prelims after running a combined time of 44.64.
ON TO THE FINALS
Eriksen and Team Norway will compete for a spot on the podium on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 5:35 a.m. (MDT). Fans in the United States can watch live on Peacock. Fans can also follow along via live results.
For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com, on social media by following on Facebook, X and Instagram or stay connected with Utah360 app.
Eriksen led things off for the Norwegians, running a split of 51.31 – which was third fastest among those in the opening leg. The Norwegians would go on to run a national record time of 3:23.84 to take second in their heat and earned the automatic qualifier into the finals. That time ended up being good for third-overall between the 16 nations competing.
Over in the 4x100m relay, Dinedye Denis and Côte d’Ivoire wasn’t able to advance out of the prelims after running a combined time of 44.64.
ON TO THE FINALS
Eriksen and Team Norway will compete for a spot on the podium on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 5:35 a.m. (MDT). Fans in the United States can watch live on Peacock. Fans can also follow along via live results.
For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com, on social media by following on Facebook, X and Instagram or stay connected with Utah360 app.
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