Tayler Wessely, a senior thrower from Tarleton State, has been named the WAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week after setting a new school record and winning at the ACU Wes Kittley Invitational. She achieved a record-breaking hammer throw of 61.45 meters, surpassing her previous best of 54.57 meters. Wessely's performance also places her seventh in the NCAA West region and 13th nationally as the outdoor season begins.

By the Numbers
  • Wessely's best throw was 61.45 meters, breaking her previous school record by nearly seven meters.
  • She won the event by almost eight meters; the second-place throw was 53.60 meters.
State of Play
  • Wessely has begun the outdoor season strong, having set a new personal best in her first meet.
  • She ranks seventh in the NCAA West region and 13th overall for the season thus far.
What's Next

Tarleton State will compete next at the Clyde Hart Invitational hosted by Baylor this Friday and Saturday, where Wessely will aim to build on her impressive start to the season.

Bottom Line

Wessely's exceptional performance not only marks a significant achievement for her career but also sets a high bar for the upcoming season, highlighting her potential for qualifying at the NCAA Championships.