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2018-19 Men's Track and Field Roster

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Ryan Tolkinen

  • Position Hurdles/Jumps
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Cottage Grove, Minn.
  • Prev School Park H.S.
  • Major Economics

Biography

GETTING TO KNOW RYAN TOLKINEN:
Favorite Track Meet: NSIC Outdoor Conference – get to race against the best in the conference and really see what you’ve got.
Why I Chose UMD: Despite the cold, I liked the smaller campus feel but had access to a bigger city.
Influences On My Athletic Career: My parents. They let me try all the sports I wanted and supported me through all of them.
Favorite College Course: Sports Economics
What Most People Don’t Know About Me: I’ve got crazy good NBA2k skills.
Most Memorable UMD Athletic Moment: Last season when I set the school record in the 200m hurdles.
Pre-Meet Ritual: I always race without socks. Don’t @ me
Favorite Pro Athlete: Kyrie Irving
Sport I’d Like to Try: Volleyball
Ryan's Results

HIGH SCHOOL: 
High School: Park High School (Cottage Grove)
Years Lettered/Competed with Varsity: 4 year varsity letterwinner
High School Highlights: Four sport letter winner at Park High School. Track & Field Minnesota State High School participant. All-Conference. Team Captain. Student Council Vice President. Park High School News Anchor.
Head Coach: Mike Moran
 
PERSONAL:
Parents: Steve and Stephanie Tolkinen
Siblings: John and Erin
Place of Birth: South Dakota
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

    Hurdles/Jumps
  • 2016-17Sophomore

    Hurdles/Jumps
  • C

    2017-18Junior

    Hurdles/Jumps
    C
  • C

    2018-19Senior

    Hurdles/Jumps
    C