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Josefine (Eriksen) Aks Helps Guide Norway to 4x400m World Relays Title in Gaborone
5/3/2026 1:08 PM | Track & Field
Josefine (Eriksen) Aks and Team Norway ran a world leading time to capture the 4x400m title at World Relays.
GABORONE, Botswana – Former Utah track star Josefine Aks, formerly Eriksen, helped Team Norway capture the 4x400m relay title on Sunday at the World Relays.
Aks ran the second-fastest opening leg with a split 51.26 while teammate Henriette Jæger closed things out with the fastest leg in the race (48.91) to give the Norwegians a 2026 world leading time of 3:20.96 – which was just shy of cracking the all-time list. In addition to running the world leading time, it was also a new Norwegian record.
With the win, the Norwegians not only automatically qualified for next year's World Championships in Beijing but also earned preferential lane assignment for the championships.
PITTSBURGH MARATHON
Former Utah cross country and track & field alum Morgan Jensen finished 25th-overall and third in the women's division for the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Marathan. The Sandy, Utah, product crossed the finish line in 2:39.21 – trailed just two women ahead of her with one posting the top time among all competitors with a marathon best time of 2:03.38.
For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com, on social media by following on Facebook, X and Instagram or stay connected with Utah360 app.
Aks ran the second-fastest opening leg with a split 51.26 while teammate Henriette Jæger closed things out with the fastest leg in the race (48.91) to give the Norwegians a 2026 world leading time of 3:20.96 – which was just shy of cracking the all-time list. In addition to running the world leading time, it was also a new Norwegian record.
With the win, the Norwegians not only automatically qualified for next year's World Championships in Beijing but also earned preferential lane assignment for the championships.
PITTSBURGH MARATHON
Former Utah cross country and track & field alum Morgan Jensen finished 25th-overall and third in the women's division for the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Marathan. The Sandy, Utah, product crossed the finish line in 2:39.21 – trailed just two women ahead of her with one posting the top time among all competitors with a marathon best time of 2:03.38.
For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com, on social media by following on Facebook, X and Instagram or stay connected with Utah360 app.
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