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Shane Streich (Waseca) was the top vote-getter in our fan poll for Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year with nearly 45% of the votes. With over 1,500 votes tallied, this was one of our top articles for MileSplit MN!
Streich has certainly earned the spot with his performances in his high school career. He has 5 state appearances in the 1600, 2 in the 3200, 4 in the 800 and one in the Triple Jump. In addition, he has 6 state appearances in the state cross country meet. He had a stellar senior year, earning the state title in the 5k in the fall, as well as in the 800 and 1600 in the state meet this spring. Streich has also been active in summer track and post-season competitions, most recently posting a 1:49.73 and 1st place finish in the Army Midwest Classic
Streich will continue to compete as a Minnesota Gopher in the fall.