ALLIANCE, Ohio — Marietta College track and field had two athletes compete in the University of Mount Union Final Qualifier Saturday (Mar. 2). Athletes are trying to improve their marks in hopes of qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships next week. The top 20 athletes in each event qualify for the national championship.
Emma Fehrman (Newark, Ohio/Licking Valley) competed in the women's triple jump and recorded a mark of 10.70 meters (35' 1.25"). She was not able to improve on her season best mark of 11.52 meters (37' 9.5"). She currently sits 30th in the nation.
Jake Priest (Frazeysburg, Ohio/Tri-Valley) competed in the men's weight throw and recorded a mark of 16.85 meters (55' 3.5"). He improved on his previous season best distance of 16.73 meters (54' 10.75").
The Pioneers have two athletes in position to qualify for the indoor championship.
Addison Painter (Vermilion, Ohio/Vermilion) currently has the tenth best mark in the long jump with a distance of 7.25 meters (23' 9.5").
Emily Thompson (St. Clairsville, Ohio/St. Clairsville) is tied for fourteenth in the pole vault with a height of 3.81 meters (12' 6").
The NCAA Indoor Championships are March 8-9 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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