MIAC MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF WEEK

MINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg College men's track and field sprinter Rick Wolke (JR, Belle Plaine, Minn.) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Indoor Track and Field Track Athlete of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

At Saturday's Wisconsin-Stout Warren Bowlus Open, Wolke claimed a second-place finish in the 200-meter dash with a personal-best 22.83-second effort, while finishing third in the 55-meter dash with a personal-best 6.59-second time.

Wolke's 200-meter time is currently the fastest among MIAC athletes, while his 55-meter time only trails teammate Nick Ward (SR, Coon Rapids, Minn.), who recorded a 6.49-second effort on Jan. 21 at the St. Thomas Invitational. Wolke also has the third-fastest time in the conference in the 400-meter dash, a 51.28-second clocking at the St. Thomas meet.

The MIAC Athlete of the Week honor is the first for Wolke, who has earned two All-MIAC and six All-MIAC honorable-mention honors in his career. Last season, Wolke earned a trip to the NCAA Division III outdoor national championships in both the 200- and 400-meter dashes.

The Auggies return to action this Saturday (2/5) at 11 a.m. at the Bethel University Invitational in Arden Hills, Minn.