A strong season on the track continues for Matti Erickson.
The middle-distance runner from Nelson finished second in the men’s 800-metres at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.
The 22-year-old senior from the University of Oregon crossed the finish line on his home track in Eugene in 1:46.32.
He was .46 seconds behind winner Sam Whitmarsh of Texas A&M.
Erickson qualified for Friday night’s final by winning his semi-final heat two days before in a personal best time of 1:45.89.
He won the NCAA indoor title in March.
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