EUGENE, OR – Coming off a stellar performance in the East Regionals in Jacksonville, hammer thrower Alex Kristeller competed in the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, OR on Wednesday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
· The Graduate Student from Wilkes Barre, PA concludes his career donning the Green and White by competing in the Finals Round of the Men's Hammer and threw 61.07m.
· Last week in the Southeast, Kristeller performed exceptionally well by throwing a top distance of 64.99 to clinch a spot in the finals weekend, edging out Virginia Tech's Lukas Baroke.
· Kristeller became the second Jasper to take on the national field in Eugene, following former teammate RJ Decker who secured 17th place nationally in 2024.
· His personal best in the hammer remains at 66.90m, which he set at the Larry Ellis Invitational, hosted by Princeton in 2024.
QUOTE FROM THE JASPERS:
"Alex has had an outstanding career and has a lot to be proud of." Said Director of Cross Country and Track and Field, Kerri Inman. "He represents the Jaspers well."
