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University of Illinois Athletics

2016-17 Men's Track & Field Roster

Jared Christiansen

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Position Distance
  • Hometown Roscoe, Ill.
  • High School Hononegah

Biography

2017

Outdoor

  • Academic All-Big Ten

Indoor

  • Contested the 1,000m race at the Border BattleĀ 

2016

Outdoor

  • Competed at Big Ten Championships in the 1500m, finishing with a time ofĀ 3:59.04
  • Timed 3:51.77 in the 1500m at the Illinois TwilightĀ 

Indoor

  • Won the 800m run at the Illini Classic with a time of 1:55.82
  • Placed runner-up at the Orange & Blue Open in the mile with a time of 4:17.33
  • Set his season-best mile time at the Rod McCravy Meet, clocking a time of 4:15.33

High School

  • Ran Track at Hononegah High School in the NIC-10 Conference
  • Coached by Mark McLarly.

Personal

  • Son of Daniel and Teresa Christiansen
  • Born on January 20, 1997
  • Has a twin brother, Jordan, brothers Brandon and Mitchell, and a sister, Heather
  • Hobbies include running and ultimate frisbee

Christiansen's Personal Bests

Outdoor

1500m: 3:51.77Ā - Illinois Twilight (4/23/16)

Indoor

Mile: 4:15.53 - Rod McCravy Meet (1/22/16)
600m: 1:22.11 - Husker Invite (2/5/16)
800m: 1:55.82 - Illini Classic (1/15/16)

Updated May 2017

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

    Distance
  • 2016-17Redshirt Freshman

    Distance