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Garner Places 14th in Javelin at NCAA Outdoor Championships

5/28/2022 12:45:00 PM

ALLENDALE, Mich. – East Stroudsburg University graduate student Eric Garner concluded his lone season for the Warriors by earning a 14th place finish in the javelin at the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Grand Valley State Track & Field Stadium.

"We are proud Eric had the opportunity to represent ESU at nationals and finishing his career with a personal best this season," said first-year head coach Justin Germani. "We are excited to follow his future successes!"

"I'm glad I was able to finish my athletic career as a Warrior while having the support of my family, friends, and coaches. It may not have been the results I wanted, but in the end I have made amazing lifelong friendships and have become a better person from this sport.," said Garner. "I can not complain. Cheers to the future!"

The Lititz, Pa. native notched the 14th place finish after recording his best throw of the morning at 62.80m (207-3) on his first attempt.

Garner wraps up the outdoor season that saw him record the fourth-best javelin mark in program history with a throw of 65.42m (214-7). He was additionally the runner-up in the event at the conference championships and the PSAC Field Athlete of the Week on April 5.  

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