Björn Barrefors
Bjorn Barrefors | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1987 (age 36) |
| Occupation | Swedish decathlete |
Björn Barrefors (born October 27, 1987 in Uppsala, Sweden) is a Swedish decathlete and heptathlete. He attended and competed for the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska.[1] Barrefors was a four time first team NCAA All-America athlete, gaining the honor twice in the outdoor decathlon (2009 and 2012) and twice for the indoor heptathlon (also in 2009 and 2012).
Barresfors was the University of Nebraska's 2013 male student athlete of the year and is the only four time academic Academic All-American in the institution of higher learning's history.[2] He graduated from the University on May 4, 2013 with a master degree in computer science.[3]
References
- ^ "Björn Barrefors - Huskers.com - Nebraska Athletics Official Web Site". huskers.com. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- ^ "Barrefors in a League of His Own Academically - Huskers.com - Nebraska Athletics Official Web Site". huskers.com. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- ^ Associated Press. "57 Huskers Set for First Graduation at Memorial Stadium". 1011now.com. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
External links
- Barrefors Website - [1]