NIACC's Swenson wins high jump at DeBacker Invite
CEDAR RAPIDS - NIACC sophomore Jordan Swenson won the high jump with a leap of 5 feet, 1 inch Frriday at the Mount Mercy University DeBacker Invitational.
The leap of 5-1 by Swenson tied her career best. Swenson also cleared 5-1 at the Mount Mercy Mustang Open on April 9, 2022. The leap of 5-1 is tied for sixth on NIACC's all-time outdoor high jump list.
Swenson also placed eighth in the long jump with a leap of 13-11 1/2.
NIACC's Tara Backhaus placed third in the 100 hurdles in a time of personal best time of 17.21. Her previous personal best was 17.76 at the Grand View Viking Relays on March 25.