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Iowa State Picks Up Three Wins at Tulsa Duels
03.17.2017 | Track and Field
TULSA, Oklahoma – Iowa State kicked off the first day of the Tulsa Duels and the 2017 outdoor track and field season with three wins in the field. The Cyclones swept the hammer throw via Ariana Kuhn and Chris Celona, while Trey Achterhoff picked up a victory in the men's javelin contest.
The women's hammer throw competition saw Ariana Kuhn continue her strong form from indoor season into outdoor season with a win in the contest with a personal best toss of 196-8. The throw, which came on her fourth attempt, was a personal best by nearly seven feet and moves her to third all-time in Iowa State history in the event. Tessa Krempel had a personal best by over five feet to finish second at 165-11.
The men's hammer throw saw Chris Celona tie his personal best of 183-10 to win the competition. Brett Peters just missed out on his personal best on his final throw to take third with a 168-2, while Vlad Pavlenko made his first outdoor appearance in ISU colors by taking fourth at 167-11.
Trey Achterhoff marked his first appearance of the 2017 track season with a win in the men's javelin with a best toss of 192-6. The senior posted the four best throws of the competition, his winning effort coming on his third attempt.
In the women's javelin, Bailey Righi marked her Iowa State debut with a second place finish, on a personal best throw of 134-4. The Blue Springs, Missouri native surpassed her previous PR by almost eight feet, and moved to No. 6 in Iowa State history in the event in her first competition.
Up Next
Iowa State returns to action at the Tulsa Duels on Saturday. Field events begin at 9:30 a.m., while running events start at 1 p.m.
Iowa State Results
Hammer Throw (W): 1. Ariana Kuhn, Iowa State – 196-8; 2. Tessa Krempel, Iowa State – 165-11; 8. Megan Wiese, Iowa State – 131-4; Christabel Okeke, Iowa State – Foul
Hammer Throw (M): 1. Chris Celona, Iowa State – 183-10; 3. Brett Peters, Iowa State – 168-2; 4. Vlad Pavlenko, Iowa State – 167-11
Pole Vault (M): 1. Jack Witt, Unattached – 17-2 3/4; Wyatt Rhoads, Iowa State – Foul
Javelin (W): 1. Megan Honas, Oklahoma State – 150-2; 2. Bailey Righi, Iowa State – 134-4; 3. Emma Whigham, Iowa State – 122-6; 5. Juana Castelli, Iowa State – 115-11; 7. Aleenah Marcucci, Iowa State – 104-5
Javelin (M): 1. Trey Achterhoff, Iowa State – 192-6; 3. Blake Hughes, Iowa State – 160-1; 6. Wyatt Rhoads, Iowa State – 153-11; 7. Jim Hoesley, Iowa State – 142-6
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