DES MOINES, IOWA - Monmouth University freshman
Faith Blamon (Cinnaminson, N.J./Cinnaminson) earned Junior All-American honors with her sixth place finish in the javelin at the USA Junior National Championships at Drake University on Friday. Blamon is one of just three women in school history to earn Junior All-American status.
Blamon, who threw 146' 10" in the javelin, became Monmouth's first woman Junior All-American since Laura Williams (400 hurdles) in 2011, and joins Ashley Huffman (long jump) on that list for the Blue and White.
The top eight finishers in each event at the U.S. Junior National Championships earn Junior All-America honors.
"Faith did a great job this year and is still learning," noted head coach Joe Compagni. "She has a bright future with us."
On the men's side, freshman Geordan Ferguson (Lakehurst, N.J./Manchester Township) finished 15th in 400 hurdles, crossing the line in 55.46.
"Geordan got hurt helping us win the team title at the NEC Championships and worked hard the last month to get back to 100 percent," added Compagni. "He did not have the finish he hoped for, but got out great today and really went after it."
Freshman McLean Lipschutz (Robbinsville, N.J./Robbinsville) rounds out competition for the Hawks on Saturday in the javelin.
USATF.TV will provide an unprecedented 50 hours of webcasting coverage of the 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships and Junior Track & Field Championships, in addition to nine hours of national TV coverage.
USATF.TV Webcasting Schedule:
All times Eastern
June 19, 1pm to 7:20pm
June 20th, 11am to 10:25pm
June 21st, 11am to 10:35pm (Only field events from 8-10pm)
June 22nd, 7:30am to 7pm (Only field events from 4-7pm)
June 23rd, 8am to 6pm (Only field events from 3-6pm)
Broadcasting Schedule:
All times Eastern. Check Local Listings
June 21, LIVE 8-10 p.m. on ESPN2
June 22, LIVE 4-5 p.m. on Universal Sports, LIVE 5-7 p.m. on NBC Sports Network
June 23, 2-3 p.m. on Universal Sports, LIVE 3-4 p.m. on NBC Sports Network, LIVE 4-6 p.m. on NBC
Provided they've met the relevant qualifying standard, the first three finishers in each event will represent the U.S. at the World Championships in Moscow in August.
Main Site:(Schedule, entries)
Seniors: http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2013/USATFCS/Events/USA-Outdoor-Track---Field-Championships.aspx
Juniors: http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2013/USA-Junior-Outdoor-Track---Field-Championships.aspx
Webcast: http://www.usatf.tv/
Results: http://flashresults.com/
