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NCAA Medals for Snyder, Russell

June 07 1999
Russell - NCAA Javelin Bronze
Brad Snyder and Scott Russell both added to the Canadian medal count at the NCAA Championships this past weekend. Snyder, the precompetition favourite, was handed his first loss since his undefeated streak in college competition began at the 1997 Indoor Championships. Snyder threw 19.77 to Janus Robberts's 20.10 to finish in second place. Joachim Olson of Idaho was third with 19.35. Meanwhile, Russell tied for second place in men's javelin with a throw of 76.80 but finished third on the countback. This throw was a personal best for Russell and he certainly showed he can rise to the occasion. Russell also competed in the hammer but was unable to put a mark in as he fouled all of his throws. This years NCAA Championships made for the best year ever for Canadian athletes in the NCAA as medals in the throws were collected by Michelle Fournier, Snyder, and Russell. In all 10 throwers qualified for the NCAA championships and their results are below. 
Michelle Fournier  2nd        62.91 hammer
Robin Lyons        4th        60.65 hammer
                  10th        52.10 Discus
jennifer Joyce    15th        56.00 Hammer
Nicole Chimko      8th        54.25 Discus
                  14th        47.50 Javelin
Vicki Web         15th        47.22 Javelin
Andrew Bulat      16th        46.66 Javelin

Brad Snyder        2nd        19.77 Shot
                   9th        58.64 Discus
Scott Russell      3rd        76.80 Javelin
                            No Mark hammer
Peter Juszczyk    17th        63.22 Javelin  
Dave Matson       19th        57.96 Javelin
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