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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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