Wertman Takes NCAC Shot Put Title
3/5/2010 9:16:52 PM
GRANVILLE, Ohio — The
Earlham College men’s track team had one first-place finish as the Quakers participated in the North Coast Athletic Conference Indoor Championships on Friday at
Denison University.
Chad Wertman had a school record throw of 53’9¼” on his final opportunity as he won the shot put championship for the second straight season. Wertman was in second place before his last attempt, which was a NCAA provisional qualifying distance.
Also in the shot put,
Chris Shaw recorded a toss of 47’3½” to take fourth place.
Bo Braun advanced to the finals of the 400-meter dash with the fifth fastest time of 50.93 seconds.
The championships resume on Saturday. The field events start at 10:30 a.m., while the action on the track begins at 2:15 p.m.
Results