When Skylar Arneson finishes throwing heavy things in the NCAA track and field championships, he will put on his green-and-red plaid kilt and throw heavy things in Highland games.
That sport, his Wichita State track and field coaches suspect, is where his real passion rests. While throwing traditional track implements such as the hammer and discus is fun, Arneson finds competing with rocks, trees and pitchforks more enjoyable.
“I really do,” Arenson said. “I’ve always loved throwing things. They’re random, weird-looking things and you get to throw them.”
This week, Arneson’s focus is on the college version of the hammer throw in the NCAA championships in Eugene, Ore.