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Justin Eichler
Justin Eichler
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Mukwonago, Wis.
  • High School:
    Mukwonago
  • Event:
    Throws
Bio

2024: WIAC Weight Throw Champion...Placed fourth (19.90 meters) All-American in the Weight Throw...Broke school record in Hammer Throw (67.32 meters)...WIAC Hammer Throw Champion...Named NCAA DIII Outdoor Track and Field Champion in the Hammer Throw (64.11 meters)...Also qualified for nationals in the discus.

2023: All-Conference in the Weight Throw. Placed third (17.53 meters) All-American in the Weight Throw. Placed eighth (18.67m), NSCA Strength and Conditioning All-American...Outdoor All-American in discus and hammer throw. Finished sixth in hammer at 58.34m and seventh in discus at 49.60m. WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll.

 

 

Career Stats: TFRRS Profile


High School: Personal best throw of 52-4.5 in the shot put and 170-7 in the discus. 


Major at UW-Platteville: Software Engineering

What is your favorite thing about UW-Platteville? The friends and the smaller community. 

Why did you choose UW-Platteville? Low-tuition engineering school. 

News mentions
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Eichler Named DIII Hammer Throw Champion

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Senior Justin Eichler of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field team was crowned the NCAA Division III...

May 25, 2024

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Two Pioneers Compete On Day Two Of Championships

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Two members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field team competed on day two of the 2024 NCAA...

May 24, 2024

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Jelinek Earns All-American Honors Day One Of DIII Championships

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Three members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field team competed on day one of the 2024 NCAA...

May 23, 2024

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Four Pioneers Qualify For NCAA Outdoor Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams will send senior Justin Eichler, sophomore McKade...

May 20, 2024

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Schneider's School Record Highlights Day One At Augustana

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams sent a couple athletes to the first day of the Augustana...

May 15, 2024

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Pioneers Compete At Eagle Open Friday

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the UW-La Crosse Eagle Open on Friday evening...

May 10, 2024

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Pair Of Pioneers Named Champs At Day Two Of WIAC Championships

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams concluded the 2024 WIAC Outdoor Championships on Saturday...

May 4, 2024

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Eichler Wins Title At Day One Of WIAC Championships

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams hosted day one of the 2024 WIAC Outdoor Championships...

May 3, 2024

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Two Pioneers Throw At Drake Relays

DES MOINES, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s track and field team had a pair of competitors in the throws events...

April 27, 2024

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Pioneers Compete At Drake Alternative Thursday

WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the UW-Whitewater Drake Alternative on Thursday...

April 25, 2024

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Eichler Breaks School Record At Augustana Meet Of Champions

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the Augustana Meet of Champions on Friday and...

April 20, 2024

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Pioneers Host UW-Platteville Invitational

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams hosted the UW-Platteville Invitational over the past two...

April 13, 2024

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Pioneers Compete At Mississippi River Rumble Saturday

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the Mississippi River Rumble hosted by the...

April 6, 2024

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School Record Highlights Opening Outdoor Meet

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams kicked off the outdoor season on Thursday afternoon when...

March 28, 2024

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Eichler Earns All-American Honors At NCAA Championships

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Seniors Justin Eichler and Cade VanHout competed at the 2024 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships...

March 8, 2024

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Eichler Captures WIAC Weight Throw Title with Fifth Best Throw in NCAA III History

WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the second day of the 2024 WIAC Indoor...

February 24, 2024

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Pioneers Compete At Sol Butler Classic Friday Evening

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the Sol Butler Classic, hosted by the University...

February 16, 2024

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Pioneers Host UW-Platteville Invitational Saturday

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams hosted the UW-Platteville Invitational on Saturday...

February 10, 2024

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Pioneers Post Strong Marks At Wartburg Saturday

WAVERLY, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the Wartburg Select meet on Saturday, with both...

February 3, 2024

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Pioneers Compete At St. Olaf Saturday

NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams competed at the St. Olaf Invitational on Saturday inside...

January 27, 2024

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Track And Field Begins Indoor Season Saturday

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville track and field teams opened the indoor season on Saturday afternoon at the...

January 20, 2024