Kevin Bell earned all-conference honors on Saturday at the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships in Storrs, Conn.
Bell, a senior from Jacksonville, jumped 24 feet, 1.75 inches (7.36m) in his sixth and final attempt to place second and earn second team all-conference honors. It was an impressive effort from Bell, the indoor conference champion, who has missed most of the outdoor season due to a foot injury.
“I’ve been hurt all year, but I got some practice in this week just to get used to being on the runway again,” said Bell.