Three Indiana State track and field athletes are set to compete in the U.S. and Canada U20 Championships. Throwers Ben Brown and Theo Thurmond will represent the U.S. at the USATF U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, while hurdler Kieran Barnewall will compete at the Canada U20 Championships in Ottawa. All three athletes previously contributed to the team’s significant scoring at the MVC Outdoor Championships, surpassing initial projections.

By the Numbers
  • Ben Brown qualified for two events, finishing fifth in discus with a mark of 53.06m (174-1) and a shot put of 17.65m (57-11).
  • Kieran Barnewall is the top-ranked hurdles athlete at the Canada U20 Championships, with an all-conditions best of 13.80 in the 110m hurdles.
State of Play
  • The discus event at the USATF U20 Championships features a single flight with 16 competitors.
  • Kieran Barnewall advanced directly to the semifinal round of the 110m hurdles at the Canada U20 Championships based on his seed time.
What's Next

The Sycamores will compete in the USATF Outdoor Championships from July 23-26 in New York City. Notable athletes Rachel Mehringer and Erin Reese will represent Indiana State in the hurdles and hammer throw, respectively.

Bottom Line

The performances of these young athletes at the national level could lead to positions on the national team for the World Athletics U20 Championships. Their recent success highlights the promising future of Indiana State’s track and field program.