At the USATF U20 Championships in Eugene, Ore., Indiana State freshmen throwers Ben Brown and Theo Thurmond set personal bests in the discus. Thurmond, who placed tenth with a throw of 55.82m (183-1), moved to sixth on the program鈥檚 all-time list. Brown ranked 14th with his best toss of 54.58m (179-1), landing him ninth in program history. Both athletes capped off a notable freshman season, with Thurmond also achieving a throw of 54.82m (179-10) during the championships.

By the Numbers
  • Theo Thurmond: 55.82m (183-1) - ranked 6th all-time at Indiana State
  • Ben Brown: 54.58m (179-1) - ranked 9th all-time at Indiana State
State of Play
  • Thurmond secured a top-30 finish in the NCAA East First Round with a 53.67m throw.
  • Brown's recent performances marked a PR increase of five meters from his previous best.
What's Next

Ben Brown will compete in the shot put event on Friday evening, while Kieran Barnewall will participate in the 110m hurdles at the Canada U20 Championships on Saturday.

Bottom Line

Both Brown and Thurmond demonstrated impressive growth in their freshman year, establishing themselves as key contributors to Indiana State鈥檚 track team, with potential for further achievements in their upcoming competitions.