Jackson Sets New Hammer Throw Record at Mount Union Last Chance Meet

Photo Credit: Lauren Hertle
Photo Credit: Lauren Hertle

The Muskingum men's track and field team wrapped up a strong showing at the Mount Union Last Chance Meet, held Thursday and Friday in Alliance, Ohio.

Notables

  • William Jackson reset his own program record in the hammer throw with a mark of 53.13 meters, earning third place.
  • Adam Rohrbaugh placed seventh in the decathlon with a total of 4,734 points.

The Basics

  • Event: Mount Union Last Chance Meet
  • Location: University of Mount Union – Alliance, Ohio
  • Dates: Thursday–Friday

In the Field

  • Sophomore William Jackson continued his record-setting season by breaking his own program mark in the hammer throw. His throw of 53.13 meters not only bested his previous record but also secured him a third-place finish among a competitive field.
  • Freshman Adam Rohrbaugh impressed in the decathlon, a demanding two-day, 10-event contest. Rohrbaugh placed seventh overall, finishing with 4,734 points in his collegiate debut in the event.