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Badgers track and field: Senior Alex Thompson places 19th in the discus at NCAAs

EUGENE, Ore. -- University of Wisconsin senior Alex Thompson earned honorable-mention All-America honors in the discus with a 19th-place finish at the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday at Hayward Field.

Thompson's best throw of 180 feet, 5 inches came on his first attempt. He fouled on his second attempt before throwing 169-5 on his final effort.

Penn junior Sam Mattis won with a heave of 205-0.

"We're proud of Alex," UW Director of Track & Field Mick Byrne said. "He didn't have his best day today, but we're thrilled he was able to wrap up his career at the NCAA championships.