GREENCASTLE, Ind. —Competitive but just not enough distance.
Chad Wertman came up a few inches short of the finals in the shot put on Saturday as the
Earlham College junior participated in the Division III National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Indoor Track Championships at
DePauw University.
“
Chad had an outstanding effort,” Earlham Co-Head Coach Pat Thomas said of the North Coast Athletic Conference shot put champion. “He was very competitive in the field of 16 participants.”
There were two flights during the event with Wertman’s best toss of 52’2½” being fifth in the opening group. The mark ended up as the 10th best performance overall, but was one position shy of the ninth qualifying spot in the finals.
Adrian Kibiersza of
Aurora University, who didn’t record a distance in three attempts during the finals, had a throw of 52’4¾” during the preliminary round to advance as he claimed the ninth spot just ahead of Wertman.
“We’re very proud of
Chad’s effort,” Earlham Co-Head Coach Nick Johnson said. “Hopefully, this weekend will provide a boost as we prepare for the outdoor season.”
John Schantzen of St. Olaf College had a throw of 57’0” to win the event.
The outdoor season for the Quakers begins at the Hanover Invitational on Saturday, March 27. The meet starts at 11:30 a.m.
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