Knoxville, Tenn. - Auburn sophomore thrower Erin Perkins finished third in the women’s hammer throw and the men’s trio of Justin Carter, John Putnam and Cade Antonnuci all placed in the javelin throw to highlight a light Day 1 of the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships Friday at Tom Black Track on the University of Tennessee campus.
A Winona, Minn., native in her first year at Auburn, Perkins had a career day, with a personal-best throw of 61.23m/200-10 to claim bronze in the women’s hammer. Perkins’ mark was nearly two feet longer that her previous best and was the fifth-best throw in school history and made her the No.