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2017-18 Men's Track and Field Roster

Rod Behm

Henry Jessen

  • Position Distance
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Edina, Minn.
  • Prev School Edina H.S.
  • Major Marketing

Biography

GETTING TO KNOW HENRY JESSEN:
Favorite CC Meet: My first 8k race as a freshman, we did not know what we were doing and the underclassmen dominated the upperclassmen.
Favorite Track Meet: The ones without wind!
Why I Chose UMD: Views
Influences On My Athletic Career: My teammates have the greatest impact on my athletic success and determination. 
Favorite College Course: I found Sales Analytics to be one of my favorite courses but am excited for my Sports Marketing and Social Media Marketing classes this semester.
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I can eat peanut butter all day everyday. 
Most Memorable UMD Athletic Moment: Whenever I can score points for the team. 
Pre-Meet Ritual or Superstition: Sleep, lots of water, good music and positive thoughts. 
Favorite Professional Athlete: Ben True, Hassan Mead, the female steeple trio, Grayson Murphy and Galen Rupp!!
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Ping Pong.

HIGH SCHOOL:
High School Attended: Edina High School
Years Lettered/Competed with Varsity: 7 letters, competed on Varsity my senior year. 
High School Highlights: Nike Nationals.
Head Coach: Jamie Kirkpatrick 

PERSONAL:
Parents: Mark and Peggy Jessen
Siblings: Kelly and Luke
Place of Birth: Edina

Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15 Freshman

    Mid-Distance
  • 2015-16Sophomore

    Mid-Distance
  • 2016-17Junior

    Mid-Distance
  • 2017-18Senior

    Distance