Grand Valley Lanthorn

Lanthorn student-athlete of the month: Erika Beistle

When Grand Valley State University senior Erika Beistle released the discus last month, she knew instantly that something ...
The Town Talk

Alexandria athlete brings home double gold in discus, shot put from Junior Olympics

16-year-old Carter Rivet of Alexandria, Louisiana, won two gold medals at the AAU Junior Olympics Track & Field competition. Rivet dominated the discus throw, winning by over 30 feet and nearly ...
The New York Times

‘Weather doping’ in Throw Town: Discus records tumble in Oklahoma but not without controversy

Discus records were smashed at the Continental Tour Bronze in Oklahoma but the event and the achievements were not without controversy. A Swedish commentator felt “weather doping” was at play as the ...
The Telegraph

Jayden Ulrich's back at it with second-longest discus toss in NCAA history

East Alton-Wood River grad and Olympian Jayden Ulrich, a senior at Louisville, has been named the USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week. EA-WR grad Jayden Ulrich, who competed in the women's discus ...
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Former student athlete sues OSAA for $60M, alleging discus caused traumatic brain injury

Several school districts, an athletic director and the Oregon School Activities Association are being sued saying they are to blame for an errant discus throw that seriously injured a teen at a high ...