Marquette track & field javelin throwers have been hitting new marks all outdoor season.
It all started March 29 at the Redbird Challenge, when the Golden Eagles faced University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Illinois State and Western Illinois.
There, first-year thrower Riley Ward — in her first collegiate meet — placed third with a mark of 36.47m.
“It was a big meet. I came into it without high expectations for myself because I thought the nerves were going to get the best of me. But it turned out to be a good meet,” Ward said.
With her teammates and coaches by her side, she said she overcame emotions and anxiety, relying on their support to boost her confidence.