Turner Washington Of Arizona State Repeats As NCAA Discus Champion
Turner Washington Of Arizona State Repeats As NCAA Discus Champion
Turner Washington of Arizona State unloaded a monster throw on his final attempt of the competition to win his second straight men's NCAA discus title.
AUSTIN -- Senior Turner Washington of Arizona State unloaded a monster throw on his final attempt of the competition to win his second straight men's discus title at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
Washington opened an early lead in the competition with his third throw of 64.25m/210-9. But Roje Stonja of Arkansas whirled a 65.55m/215-0 in Round 4 to take control. Down to the final throw of his career, Washington muscled out a throw of 66.22m/217-3 to capture the title, touching off a raucous celebration.
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Alekna (CAL), the NCAA record-holder, takes third and right when you thought Roje Stona (Arkansas) was going to win Turner Washington (ASU) reminds everyone who the hell he is😤....66.22m FINAL ROUND 💣 pic.twitter.com/ihV36nTjDC
"It was a lot better than most of the sixth-round throws from a couple of days ago," Washington said. "It was just one of those things where it's the first time I've experienced people talking smack. I knew what I could do the whole season, and I feel like I'm better than a 60. That was my last NCAA throw. It was like, let's put something together and let's create a moment."
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Sonja's fourth-round mark held up for second. Mykolas Alekna of Cal, the collegiate record holder and son of three-time Olympic medalist and two-time champion Virgilijus Alekna of Lithuania, had an off day in the ring and finished third with a best mark of 63.25m/207-6.