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Van Loo Currently in First with Competition at NCAA West Regional Delayed Due to Lightning

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LAWRENCE, Kans. --- Junior javelin thrower Kaylie Van Loo started the NCAA Western Preliminary Championships strong for the Portland Pilots men's and women's track & field teams before lightning delayed the competition at Rock Chalk Park on the University of Kansas campus on Thursday afternoon.

The javelin competition began Thursday morning with Van Loo being the second thrower of the second flight. She took the lead after her third and final throw landed at 167'8. This throw is not only over a six foot PR, but also a program record.