At the USATF U20 Championships, Indiana State's freshman thrower Ben Brown secured a sixth-place finish in the shot put, marking the second consecutive top-10 performance for the Sycamores. Brown's best throw measured 19.33m (63-5), surpassing his state championship mark from 2025. His successful freshman season included notable performances in both shot put and discus at the MVC Outdoor Championships. Theo Thurmond also contributed with a 10th place finish in the discus event. Kieran Barnewall is set to compete next in the 110m hurdles at the Canada U20 Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Brown's top shot put mark of 19.33m (63-5) was better than his previous winning mark of 19.25m (63-2).
  • All six of Brown鈥檚 attempts in the competition exceeded 60 feet.
Yes, But

While Brown showed impressive consistency, his collegiate best in shot put (17.65m) remains just outside Indiana State's top 10. This highlights a potential area for improvement as he continues to develop.

State of Play
  • Brown concluded his freshman season with strong top-10 finishes in both shot put and discus.
  • Kieran Barnewall is the top seed in the 110m hurdles and set to compete in the Canada U20 Championships.
What's Next

Barnewall will compete Saturday evening, with semifinals beginning at 6:02 p.m. and finals at 9:13 p.m., potentially adding to the Sycamores鈥� success at the championships.

Bottom Line

Ben Brown's impressive finish underscores a promising future for Indiana State track and field, while Kieran Barnewall's upcoming event represents another chance for the Sycamores to distinguish themselves at the U20 level.