Nike Outdoor Nationals Day 3 Results

Marissa Kuik

The rain did not stop in Eugene on Day 3 of the Nike Outdoor National Championships and for many parts of the day, it rained incredibly hard. However, that did not stop Colorado from performing well against the rest of the nation! 

Starting with the field events on the boys' side, the high jump was dominated by Colorado. In the Emerging Elite division, Troy Sowards placed 1st overall with a jump of 6-6.25, finishing ahead of Brandon Kolb Jr. who tied for 2nd, clearing 6-4.25. Though these jumps were below their seasons' bests, it was raining incredibly hard and the apron was covered in water. When conditions are tough, one can only look at the placement, and these two boys represented their state well. 

Just like the other days, the throws events were very strong for Colorado. In the Emerging Elite category of the hammer throw, Spencer Marfut threw an impressive mark of 178-3 which put him in 4th place overall. Jarrius Ward got a second chance in the discus throwing in the championship division, where he faired much better. His throw of 190-11 earned him 6th place overall.