VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Wisconsin track and field team wrapped up an electric weekend at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Saturday at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, bringing home three top-10 finishes and a new school record.
In the shot put,
Jason Swarens delivered a standout performance, finishing third overall with a massive throw of 66 feet, 11 ¼ inches (20.40 meters) to set a new school record and personal best. The Terre Haute, Indiana, native held the previous school record of 66-5 (20.24m).
Joseph White threw an impressive mark, placing seventh with a throw of 63-2 ¾ inches (19.27m). With this finish, White earned his first career Division I first-team All-American honors and his second All-America honor of the weekend, as he was named a second-team All-American in the weight throw on Friday.
On the track,
Adam Spencer capped off the weekend with a strong showing in the 3000 meters, racing to a third-place finish in 7 minutes, 52.71 seconds, adding another podium placement for the Badgers. This marks the Melbourne, Australia, native's second All-America honor of the weekend.
Up Next: The Badgers open their indoor season at the USF Bulls Invite in Tampa, Florida on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22.
NCAA Indoor Championships
Virginia Beach Sports Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Saturday Results
3000 Meters
3.
Adam Spencer, 7:52.71
Shot Put
3.
Jason Swarens, 66-11 ¼ (20.40m)
7.
Joseph White, 63-2 ¾ (19.27m)
