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2018 Men's Cross Country Roster

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Rickus Jacobs

Rickus Jacobs

  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-11 / 150
  • Weight:
    150
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Klerksdorp, South Africa
  • High School:
    Klerksdorp
  • Prev School:
    Arkansas State

Summary

Biography

Prior to HPU:
Previous School/Location: Arkansas State/Jonesboro, Ark.
Awards/Accolades:    All-Sun Belt conference performer in 1500m, 1 mile, and 5k
                                           School Record holder for indoor 5k
High School/Location: Klerksdorp HS/Klerksdorp, South Africa
Awards/Accolades:     Junior National 800m Champion (1:50.15)
                                           Silver Medalist in 1500m at junior nationals (3:49.10)
                                           Qualified for 6 XC Nationals
 
Personal:
Hometown: Klerksdorp, South Africa
Parents and Siblings: Jakes (father), Riana (mother), Frane (sister, 22), Franco (brother, 17), Rico (brother, 17)
Nickname: Ricks
Hobbies:  Playing golf, hiking
Favorite Foods: Steak
Favorite Movies: The Longest Yard
Favorite Music Artists: John Mayer
Favorite Athletes: Mo Farah, Eliud Kipchoge
Major: MBA in Management
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Successful businessman with a family
What made you choose HPU?: Wanted to experience the island and the diversity

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