Mizzou, K-State Athletes Qualify for NCAA Javelin Finals

Senior Callan Saldutto of the University of Missouri secured a spot at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships by finishing ninth in the men's javelin at the NCAA West Regional in College Station, Texas. Saldutto's throw of 226 feet, 11 inches earned him a place among the top 12 needed to advance to the national finals in Eugene, Oregon. Despite his success, several other Missouri athletes narrowly missed advancing, including redshirt junior Sam Innes who placed 13th in the men's hammer throw by a margin of just 0.01 meters. Drew Rogers, senior Steven Marks, and junior Lasse Funck also concluded their seasons with finishes outside the top 12 in their respective events. Meanwhile, at Kansas State, sophomore Riley Marx also qualified for the NCAA Championships in the men's javelin with a personal best throw of 238 feet, 1 inch, finishing fourth at the West Preliminary. The regional competitions continue with additional field and track events scheduled, streamed on ESPN+.