Pioneers of the Week

Justin Eichler (Track & Field) and Hannah Fliss (Track & Field)

Pioneers of the Week
April 23, 2024

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Justin Eichler -- Senior -- Mukwonago, Wis. / Mukwonago HS -- Throws
 
Eichler threw another big personal best in the hammer competition at the Augustana Meet of Champions this past weekend to win the event. Throwing in brisk temperatures, all of his preliminary throws were PRs, but it was his second throw that moved him up to second All-Time in Division III. His toss of 67.32 meters (220' 10") shattered his own school record and has him first on the NCAA DIII National List, with his nearest competitor over 12 feet behind him.
 
*Named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and WIAC Field Athlete of the Week

Hannah Fliss -- Senior -- Mosinee, Wis. / Mosinee HS -- Distance

Fliss competed the 10,000 meter at tthe Phil Esten Challenge hosted by UW-La Crosse this past weekend. Running in a race that was assembled with the best 10k athletes in the midwest, Fliss finisehd 15th in a lifetime best time of 36:53.05. That time was a 2:42 improvement from her previous best time run last season. Her time is now the fifth fastest 10k in school history.