EUGENE, Ore. – University of Missouri track and field’s Callan Saldutto earned a bronze medal in men’s javelin on day one of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field on Wednesday.
Saldutto used a personal-best throw of 76.88m (252-3) on his first attempt to capture third place. His result marks the best finish of any Tiger in men’s javelin in school history, topping Alex Pascal’s fourth-place mark in 2017.
Saldutto earned First-Team All-America honors for his placement, marking his first time receiving the recognition and becoming the ninth men’s javelin All-America recognition in school history.
After the first day of competition, Missouri is tied for 11th in the team standings with six points.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 – NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS – DAY ONE
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Field Events
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Place-Athlete-Mark | Notes (PR = personal record)
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Javelin (M)
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3rd – Callan Saldutto: 76.88m (252-3), PR
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UP NEXT
Mizzou returns to action for day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday, where Barrio’s javelin finals and Burnett’s 100m semifinals are set for 7:15 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. CT, respectively.
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