IHS grad breaks record for USD

University of South Dakota senior Ethan Fenchel and sophomore Macy Heinz broke program records in their respective events on Friday afternoon at the Nebraska Tune-Up inside the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Heinz clocked 1:32.71 for 600 meters, which just edged out a seven-year-old record held by fellow South Dakota native Emma (Erickson) Ladwig. Senior Mallory Fine just missed Ladwig’s time herself by six-hundredths of a second. Fine crossed the finish line in 1:33.66 for third place.

Fenchel launched the weight throw 68 feet, 11 ¾ inches to break his own Coyote program record by eight inches. Fenchel was the top collegian in the competition, finishing behind three-time Olympian and USD throws coach A.G. Kruger, who launched the weight 73-6 ¾.

The meet served as a final tune-up for the Coyotes. The Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships are staged for next Friday and Saturday in Brookings.

 

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