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Second Day of NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Underway
June 7, 2012 Day Two of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships is underway at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The Big Ten enjoyed a successful first day of competition, led by Nebraska's Chad Wright claiming the NCAA discus title. The Husker sophomore secured a mark of 62.79 meters to earn top honors, while teammate Tyler Hitchler placed sixth. In the 10,000-meter run, Wisconsin's Elliot Krause recording a sixth-place finish to pace the Badgers. On the women's side, four student-athletes earned top-eight performances. Penn State's Laura Loht and Lauren Kenney placed third and fourth, respectively, in the javelin. In the discus, Michigan State's Beth Rohl finished fourth while Nebraska's Morgan Wilken earned an eighth-place finish. For up to date information, including live results and schedules, visit the championships central link above.
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