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Born and raised in the greater Milwaukee area, Erik attended Waukesha West H.S. prior to the University of Iowa, where he earned a degree in Integrative Physiology. While competing for the Hawkeyes, the five-time All-American set University records in the 600 and 800 meters, en route to the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championship and runner-up honors at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Since graduating from Iowa, Erik has quietly become one of the USA's hottest middle distance runners. He is a two-time USA Indoor 800 meter Champion (2013 and 2014), former American record holder in the 600 meters, and ran the final leg of the World Record setting 4x800m relay. Erik made his first US Team in 2014, earning a trip to Sopot, Poland for the World Indoor Championships and followed it up with a trip to the 2015 World Outdoor Championships in Beijing. At the 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland, Erik brought home the hardware, earning a bronze medal in the 800 meters.

When not training, competing, and setting records, Erik balances his schedule with part-time employment for Running Wild, an athletic apparel store in Iowa City. Erik's hard work and dedication has consistently been at the heart of his success, starting virtually from the bottom and striving through small steps to his current standing. In his down-time, Erik enjoys reading, fantasy sports, and playing video games.