Eugene, Ore. – Bowling Green State University alumnae Brooke Pleger placed eighth in the hammer throw at the US Olympic Trials Wednesday. A 2015 BGSU graduate and three-time first team All-American, Pleger is only the second female track and field athlete from Bowling Green to ever compete at the US Olympic Trials.
With the 24 best hammer throws in the United States converging on the University of Oregon, Pleger knew she had her work cut out for her. Seeded eighth, she needed to finish among the top nine during the prelims to advance to finals and earn three more throws.