Morris Wins Discus at Drake Relays
Jacob Morris won the “invited” discus throw at the historic Drake Relays against some of the top throwers in the nation, April 28. Morris’ second throw flew 57.29 meters (187-11 feet) and stood up for the championship.
Morris was the only one of the eight individuals to record marks in each of the six throws. His first flew 53.65 meters and placed him first, then he unleashed his winning mark of 57.29 on the second toss.
Morris competed in the men’s hammer and placed seventh with a throw of 58.62 on his second attempt, April 29. He will head to the GLVC Championships seeded first in the javelin, discus and shot put, and second in the hammer, May 5. Nationally, he is first in Division II in the discus and 12th in the hammer.
Morris was the only one of the eight individuals to record marks in each of the six throws. His first flew 53.65 meters and placed him first, then he unleashed his winning mark of 57.29 on the second toss.
Morris competed in the men’s hammer and placed seventh with a throw of 58.62 on his second attempt, April 29. He will head to the GLVC Championships seeded first in the javelin, discus and shot put, and second in the hammer, May 5. Nationally, he is first in Division II in the discus and 12th in the hammer.
