University of Massachusets Athletics

2015 Men's Track and Field Roster

Michael Niemi

Michael Niemi

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Ashby, Mass.
  • High School:
    North Middlesex Regional HS
Niemi's Career Performance List & PRs As a sophomore in 2015-2016: Indoor Track: Did not compete.

As a Freshman in 2014-2015: Outdoor Track: Competed in the 4x100-meter relay finishing ninth in 46.29-seconds at the UMass Invitational (4/11)...Took seventh in the 110-meter hurdles at the Yellow Jacket Invitational hurdling a time of 15.93-seconds (4/4). Indoor Track: Did not compete.

Before UMass:
A 2014 graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School...Was coached under Suzanne Williams...As senior captain for the Patriots, led the team to an undefeated regular season...Freshman year he was League and District All-Star...Was 2012 Central Massachusetts All-Star...Two time District and League Champion in the 110 meter and 400 meter hurdles junior and senior year...Holds the school record in the 110 meter hurdles (14.70) and 400 meter hurdles (59.10)...Qualified for Nationals in the 110 meter hurdles and also participated in soccer for the Patriots...Graduated top twenty of his class with a 4.0 GPA.

Personal: Michael Steven Niemi...Born in Leominster, Mass. ...Son of Steven and Jill Niemi...Brother to Sarah Niemi...Plans on majoring in Biology Pre-Med.

UMass A-10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships Day 2 Highlights
Monday, May 06
Chuma Recognized As UMass Spring Scholar Athlete
Wednesday, May 02