ROCHESTER - Nicole Tarpley of the Carthage women's track & field team competed in the weight throw at the 2025 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships, Friday afternoon. Tarpley placed eighth and earned All-American honors in the weight throw. 
 


Tarpley started off the day in the second flight with a 16.20m mark. Tarpley stepped back into the ring for throw number two, resulting in 17.68m. Tarpley's farthest mark of the day was 18.07m at throw number three, securing Tarpley into finals. In finals, Tarpley threw marks of 16.51m, 16.00m, and 17.47m. With the farthest mark of 18.07m, Tarpley secured eighth place and All-American honors. 
 


"Nicole ended day 1 on a really high note for the group. She came in ranked 10th and came out with her first AA honors finishing 8th", said Greg Raimondi. "It was really awesome to see Nicole find a third round throw that put her in a spot to get three more throws. Her mark of 18.07 was the second best mark of her career and a fantastic way to close out her indoor career as a Firebird. I am looking forward to seeing what Nicole can accomplish outdoors after having a really strong and successful indoor season."
 

Two Firebirds will compete tomorrow Saturday, March 15 at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships in Rochester, New York. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.