LaRoss Breaks Discus Record as Merrimack Impresses in Field Events

AMHERST, MA The Merrimack men's track and field team delivered a strong performance at the Ken O'Brien Pre-Conference Qualifier, highlighted by Owen LaRoss setting a new school record in discus.
 
How it Happened

• Merrimack had an exceptional outing in discus as Grant Eastin set a new school record with a throw of 47.14m - only for it to be broken just seconds later by teammate Owen LaRoss, who launched a throw of 48.62m to set a program best. Eastin and LaRoss finished fifth and sixth respectively in a field of 20 competitors. 
• Maxim Lussier placed second in pole vault, clearing 4.62m while battling strong wind conditions.

The three competed and ranked competitively against top Division I programs like UNH, UMass Amherst, and Northeastern. 


Up Next
The Warriors gear up for the MAAC Conference Championship set to take place in Lawrenceville New Jersey at the Michael P. Brady Track & Field Complex from May 10-11.

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