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Eaton Takes Fifth in Weight Throw at MAC Championships

KENT, Ohio – The Western Michigan track and field team wrapped up the opening day of competition at the 2022 Indoor Mid-American Conference Championships at Kent State University on Friday night.

WMU earned four points on the day, all coming from senior thrower Taylor Eaton. Eaton took fifth place in the weight throw after tossing a distance of 59' 1" (18.02m), finishing just three inches out of fourth place. This was the second time that Eaton has scored at the Indoor MAC Championships in her career.

The Broncos also advanced athletes into the finals of the 60-meter hurdles, 60-meter dash, 200-meter dash and mile run.