Johansson Tabbed National Athlete of the Week

Nebraska senior shot put thrower from Hok, Sweden, Axelina Johansson was named NCAA DI National Athlete of the Week on Monday following her record breaking performance in the season opener Husker Holiday Open.

On Friday at the Husker Holiday Open, Johansson threw for a mark of 19.72m (64’ 8.5”) to shatter her own school record. Notably, this throw set a new Swedish record and an NCAA record.

Johansson was named a Big Ten Preseason Track and Field Athlete to Watch earlier this season. She previously held the shot put school record with a throw of 19.31 (63’ 4.25”) set on March 1, 2025. 

The international student athlete placed 10th in the Olympic shot put competition in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where she competed as a part of the Swedish team. 

Johansson adds this new record to her extensive list of accomplishments throughout her collegiate career and looks to add many more in her final year.

 

The Huskers will continue indoor competition on Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Graduate Classic at the Devaney Center Indoor Track.