2023 DI NCAA Outdoor Championships

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.

Jun 10, 2023 by Joe Battaglia
Turner Washington Of Arizona State Repeats As NCAA Discus Champion

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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"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."

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.