Wildcats Wrap Up Tucson Throws Elite Classic

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Track and Field wrapped up the Tucson Throws Elite Classic on Saturday at Drachman Stadium. The throws-only meet featured several Wildcats competing alongside collegiate and professional throwers in a last attempt to improve marks prior to the Pac-12 Championships. The two-day meet took place on Thursday and Saturday.
 
THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Sam Hala’ufia finished seventh in the men’s discus with a personal best throw of 190-11 (58.19m). That mark puts him tenth all-time in school history in the event. Additionally, Hala’ufia has now posted a personal best mark in all six discus competitions he’s participated in this outdoor season. Tapenisa Havea finished sixth in the women’s discus with a throw of 166-11 (50.88m).
 
In the men’s shot put, Tyler Michelini notched a fourth-place finish, posting a mark of 58-11.5 (17.97m). Sam Hala’ufia placed sixth with his second personal best mark of the day which was 56-10.25 (17.33m). Additionally, Michael Ogbeiwi finished seventh in the event. In the women’s shot put, Tapenisa Havea finished seventh with a throw of 51-7 (15.72m). Hollan Powers also posted a personal best mark in the event.
 
Jesse Avina and Jared O’Riley finished sixth and seventh in the men’s javelin. Avina’s best mark on the day was 214-11 (65.51m) and O’Riley’s best was 213-5 (65.06m). Aislin Martinez-Pompa ended in fifth place in the women’s javelin with a throw of 148-3 (45.20m).
 
Ava David started the day off for the Wildcats, posting a throw of 192-2 (58.57m) in the women’s hammer throw.
 
SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday provided another opportunity for the Wildcat throwers to get marks on previously attempted events. To begin day two, Tapenisa Havea finished second overall in the women’s discus.
 
In the women’s shot put, Lauryn Love placed runner-up with a throw of 49-11 (15.21m). In the men’s shot put, Tyler Michelini finished runner-up.
 
In the women’s hammer throw, Ava David placed fifth overall with a throw of 189-10 (57.88m). In the men’s hammer throw, Michael Ogbeiwi placed sixth with a mark of 194-9 (59.36m).
 
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