Schweller finishes ninth in the pole vault, Burman 19th in the weight throw at NCAA III Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
March 8, 2024
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Sophomore Claire Schweller (Paulding) finished ninth in the pole vault and junior Izzy Burman (Benton Ridge/Liberty Benton) finished 19th in the weight throw at the 2024 NCAA III Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday afternoon at the Virginia Beach Sports Center.
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The Basics
- Record: Ohio Northern (52-13 Overall)
- Venue: Virginia Beach Sports Center - Virginia Beach, Va.
Meet Results
- ONU did not score points in the meet.
- Both of ONU's qualifiers competed on Day 1 of the 2-day meet.
Top ONU Performers
- Schweller cleared the first two heights of the pole vault (3.47 meters and 3.62 meters) and cleared 3.77 meters on her second try.
- She was eliminated with three misses at 3.82 and finished ninth in her first NCAA III Championships appearance.
- Burman faulted on her first and third throws and tossed a 15.84 on her second throw.
Notables
- This is the first NCAA III Championships appearance for either woman.
- Burman entered the meet ranked No. 14 nationally with a school-record toss of 17.90 meters.
- Schweller entered the meet ranked No. 6 nationally, clearing 3.90 meters.
- She is second on ONU's all-time list in the event.
- The top 20 individuals and the top 12 relays received bids to participate at the NCAA Championships.
- The top eight finishers earn All-America status.
- Head Coach Jason Maus is in his 15th year at Ohio Northern and is 658-157 with men's indoor track and field for a winning percentage of .808.
Up Next
- Indoor Season Complete.