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Jessica Ehlen Falls Just Short Of Hammer Throw Finals At NCAA Mideast Regional
May 29, 2009
Coach Rogers and J. Ehlen Mideast Regional Podcast Preview LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Marquette University senior Jessica Ehlen came just five centimeters short of qualifying for the finals in the hammer throw Friday afternoon at the NCAA Mideast Regional and also competed in the discus. "It was a little rough coming up just short in the hammer throw," said associate head track and field coach Michael Koenning. "Five centimeters came between her and qualifying for the finals in hammer throw even though it was her second best throw at MU. In the discus she also wanted to qualify for the finals but she finished off her career on a strong note." After hitting a personal-best distance two weekends ago at the Gregory Invitational with a throw of 57.31 meters (188 feet) in the hammer throw, Ehlen felt confident coming into the meet that she could best that mark and reach the finals. Falling in line with her seeded distance with a throw of 56.93 meters (186-09) and a 10th-place finish, was still a bitter pill to swallow for the hard-working senior. "Missing the mark by five centimeters was disappointing," said Ehlen. "I felt I had a couple of good warm-up throws and If I could have started with my final throw instead of fouling I think I would have had the mark. I guess I was a little nervous and I wasn't feeling it in the discus after that." Ehlen started the hammer throw by fouling on her first throw before recovering to record her best distance on her final toss and finish second in her flight.
In the discus, Ehlen finished 21st with a best distance of 44.04 meters (144-06), recording it on her second throw after fouling on her first toss. Tomorrow afternoon junior Erynn James will compete in the high jump at 1 p.m. before Jayne Grebinski makes her Regional debut in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at 6:15 p.m. |
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