Joseph White Takes Eighth at USATF Indoor Championships

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Joseph White of the Carthage men's track & field team competed in the USA Track & Field Indoor (USATF) 2024 Indoor Championships on Friday evening. It was a massive step up in competition for White, who went up against some of the best throwers in the country in the weight throw.

Daniel Haugh (New York AC) - 26.35m (New American record)
Isaiah Rogers (Throw1Deep Club) - 24.41m
Tanner Berg (unattached) - 23.41m
Peyton Barton (Missouri Southern) - 22.79m
Newlyn Stephenson (unattached) - 21.77m
Alexander Kristeller (Manhattan) - 21.63m
Morgan Shigo (Velaasa) - 21.10m
Joseph White (Carthage) - 20.66m
Anthony Harrison (Kennesaw State) - 20.48m
Taige Bryant (unattached) - 20.13m

White's first throw marked at 19.93m and placed the senior in seventh place after the first round of throws. His second throw marked at 20.66m. White slipped into seventh place but was within 0.10m of Shigo in seventh place. His third throw came in at 20.14m, which would hold him in eighth place and advance him into finals.

White's first attempt in finals went for 19.67m, with his fifth throw finding its mark at 20.45m. White closed out the night with a scratch and finished in eighth place.

"I couldn't be more proud of how Joseph represented himself and this program today," said Director of Strength & Conditioning and Assistant Track & Field Coach Greg Raimondi. "He was one of 12 who qualified for the meet and managed to make the final. He wanted more out of himself but his performances the last two weeks during competitions has been a testament to the athlete he has grown into. What Joseph has been able to accomplish this season is truly incredible and this experience will only help him as we head into the CCIW and NCAA championships. Seeing Joseph compete amongst the top throwers in the country while managing to stay calm, composed, and mentally focused was the highlight for me as his coach. He has much more left in the tank for this event and I think this was a big step in the direction of seeing that soon."

The Firebirds return to action on Saturday, Feb. 17 for the Parkside Classic at the Petretti Fieldhouse in Kenosha, Wis. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.

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Players Mentioned

Joseph White: Throws; 6' 3"; Senior

Players Mentioned

Joseph White
: 6' 3"; Senior
: Throws