Meet Results

VERMILLION, S.D.—Three-time Olympian and USD throw coach A.G. Kruger launched the hammer 246 feet at an Olympic Trials qualifying meet held at the Lillibridge Track Complex.
 
The meet, organized by Kruger, was designed to help Olympic hopefuls post qualifying marks ahead of the U.S. Olympic Trials held July 1-10 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
 
Four of Kruger's six throws were beyond 240 feet. Kruger was a foot shy of his season best, 247-1, that was set last week in Ashland, Ohio. He currently ranks third in the U.S. behind Kibwe Johnson and Conor McCullough. Kruger holds a personal best of 260-0, or 79.26 meters.
 
In addition to making three Olympic teams, Kruger has competed on five World Championship teams and qualified for 15 U.S. National Championships.
 
A native of Sheldon, Iowa, Kruger graduated from Morningside College in 2001.
 
South Dakota senior Kyle McKelvey finished third in the men's hammer throw with a toss of 167-0.
 
Aubrey Baxter won the women's hammer in 218-2. Junior Danielle Waldner was the top collegiate and third overall in 176-6.
 
Coyote alum Cody Snyder captured the discus in 189-9. Junior Dustin Valind finished runner-up and McKelvey took third.
 
Sara Wells took the shot put in 51-0, while Waldner finished runner-up in 49-10.
 
In the only non-throwing event at the meet, Stachia Rewsaat won the long jump in 20-0 ¼. Senior Analisa Huschle placed third in 18-3.
 
Kruger throws the men's hammer at the U.S. Olympic Trials on July 6.