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 at the 114th Drake Relays hosted by Drake on Friday and Saturday from the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
April 27, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's track and field team had a pair of competitors in the throws events at the 114th Drake Relays hosted by Drake on Friday and Saturday from the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Sophomore McKade Jelinek threw in Friday's discus, placing 15th among 20 total competitors at 48.90m (160' 5"), which came on his second throw of the day.
On Saturday, senior Justin Eichler competed in the hammer throw, finishing fifth with a toss of 65.45m (214' 8"). He was the top finisher among Division III athletes, and he finished ahead of several Division I opponents at the meet.
The Pioneers now turn their attention to the 2024 WIAC Outdoor Championships next Friday and Saturday on their home track.