Sweigart Records Two Top-Five Finishes in Mount Union Last Chance
Anderson University men’s track and field junior Michael Sweigart finished third overall and second place in the college division of the weight throw with a mark of 56.96 meters (186 feet, 10.5 inches) during the two-day Mount Union Last Chance, which concluded on Thursday in Alliance, Ohio.
Anderson University men's track and field junior Michael Sweigart finished third overall and second place in the college division of the weight throw with a mark of 56.96 meters (186 feet, 10.5 inches) during the two-day Mount Union Last Chance, which concluded on Thursday in Alliance, Ohio.
Sweigart also claimed five overall and third in the college division of the shot put with a distance of 15.67 meters (51 feet, 5 inches).
Parker Hammons launched the javelin 45.60 meters (149 feet, 7.25 inches).
Sweigart currently ranks 20th on the NCAA D-III leaderboard and currently awaits the list of qualifiers for the NCAA D-III Outdoor Championships.
"This meet was a good way to end the last-chance qualifier season," Coach Nic Huffman said. "There is a bitter taste in our mouths because we wanted to throw bigger, but to be really close to their PR's is still a great way to end the season. It wasn't better, but they were at their best. We want more and know there is more, but we're proud of what we've done. It's a joy to coach these fine young men."
