Sophomore javelin thrower provides late drama as final heave takes the win
EUGENE, Ore. - It came down to the final throw as late drama ensued, but sophomore javelin thrower Irena Sediva became the seventh individual national champion in Virginia Tech track & field history as she ousted the competition in the women’s javelin throw at the 2015 DI Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
With one throw remaining, Irena Sediva found herself in second place. Her first throw of 188-3 (57.39m) in the preliminary rounds was her best one and Texas Tech’s Hannah Carson bested that mark on her third attempt with a mark of 189-4 (57.