Graduate thrower Terrell Webb from Southeastern Louisiana University becomes the first Southland athlete in five years to surpass 65 meters in the hammer throw. Webb was named the Southland Conference's Male Field Athlete of the Week after setting two personal bests at the Keyth Talley Invitational, hosted by LSU. His best throw of 65.21 meters in the hammer throw earned him a silver medal and placed him as the only Southland athlete to surpass 60 meters in the hammer throw in 2024. He also achieved a new personal best in the discus throw with a distance of 47.98 meters. Webb and the Lions will be competing in the 96th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas.

By the Numbers
  • Webb's best hammer throw: 65.21 meters (213'11"), earning him a silver medal
  • Webb's discus throw: 47.98 meters (157'5"), earning a 10th-place finish
  • Webb remains the only Southland athlete to surpass 60 meters in the hammer throw in 2024
  • Webb's throw ranks 3rd-longest in the South-Central Region and 25th-longest in Division I for the year
State of Play
  • Webb is the first Southland athlete in five years to surpass 65 meters in the hammer throw
  • Webb's performance moved him up to sixth in the conference leaderboard and 22nd in the South-Central Region for discus throw
  • Webb and the Lions will be competing in the 96th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas
Bottom Line

Webb's exceptional performance in the hammer and discus throws has earned him the Southland Conference's Male Field Athlete of the Week, solidifying his position as a standout athlete in the region. His achievement also highlights Southeastern Louisiana University's track and field program's continued success and competitiveness.