BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Senior Justin Young put in two strong races, including advancing to the 400-meter hurdles final, on the first day of the NCAA East Regionals on Wednesday.
The top 12 in the final of each event qualifies for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore.
Hammer Throw
- Deven McNeal had his third-best throw of the season (59.52m) to place 34th.
- Cam Smith failed to score on his three attempts.
Javelin Throw
110m Hurdles
- Justin Young ran the event in a season-best time of 13.84 to place in a tie for 25th.
Pole Vault
400m Hurdles
- Justin Young’s personal-best time of 51.24 landed in 16th place to advance to the final on Friday.
Shot Put
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The women portion of the championships begin on Thursday with Anna Tovkach (800m), Emily Mikoud (hammer throw), Abigail Green (hammer throw), Brooke Stratman (javelin), and Emily Fink (hammer throw, shot put), competing.
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Source: Army West Point