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Johnson Places Fourth in Hammer Throw at World Athletics U20 Championships
8/31/2024 9:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Three other EMU student-athletes competed at the prestigious games, Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 27-29
LIMA, Peru (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan men's track & field student-athlete Ryan Johnson placed fourth in the hammer throw with a toss of 72.13m (236-7), as he represented both the Eagles and Team USA at the 2024 U20 World Athletics Championships at Estadio Atletico de la Videna in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Aug. 29.
Now the fourth-best hammer thrower under the age of 20 on the planet, Johnson (Springboro, Ohio/Springboro) accomplished the feat after he won the U20 competition at the USA Track & Field Championships with a toss of 71.06m (233-01), June 13. He dominated the collegiate season, earning All-MAC First Team distinction in both the indoor and outdoor season with event wins in the weight and hammer throw at the conference championships. Additionally, Johnson was named Freshman Field Performer of the Year following both the MAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.
Along with Johnson, three other EMU track & field athletes saw action in Peru. Fellow sophomore, Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive), represented Team Canada in the hammer throw, placing 18th in the qualification round, with a mark of 67.68m (222-0), Aug. 27.
On the second day of competition, sophomore standout and Team Canada athlete Paige Marchant (London, Ontario/Catholic Central) ran in the 1500m, finishing 23rd in 4:26.31.
Running the 100m hurdles for Team Greece, Nikol Antoniadi (Didimoticho, Greece Geniko Lykeio Didimotichou) placed 48th in 14.45.
Up Next
Eastern track & field student-athletes are back in action, as the 2024 cross country season kicked off Friday, Aug. 30. They next race at the George Dales Invitational, hosted by Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Friday, Sept. 20.
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For all things Eastern track and field, follow the team's social media accounts @EMUXC_TF on X; @emuxc_tf on Instagram; and Eastern Michigan Cross Country & Track and Field on Facebook.
Now the fourth-best hammer thrower under the age of 20 on the planet, Johnson (Springboro, Ohio/Springboro) accomplished the feat after he won the U20 competition at the USA Track & Field Championships with a toss of 71.06m (233-01), June 13. He dominated the collegiate season, earning All-MAC First Team distinction in both the indoor and outdoor season with event wins in the weight and hammer throw at the conference championships. Additionally, Johnson was named Freshman Field Performer of the Year following both the MAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.
Along with Johnson, three other EMU track & field athletes saw action in Peru. Fellow sophomore, Jake McEachern (Lloydminster, Alberta/Lloydminster Comprehensive), represented Team Canada in the hammer throw, placing 18th in the qualification round, with a mark of 67.68m (222-0), Aug. 27.
On the second day of competition, sophomore standout and Team Canada athlete Paige Marchant (London, Ontario/Catholic Central) ran in the 1500m, finishing 23rd in 4:26.31.
Running the 100m hurdles for Team Greece, Nikol Antoniadi (Didimoticho, Greece Geniko Lykeio Didimotichou) placed 48th in 14.45.
Up Next
Eastern track & field student-athletes are back in action, as the 2024 cross country season kicked off Friday, Aug. 30. They next race at the George Dales Invitational, hosted by Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Friday, Sept. 20.
Follow Us
For all things Eastern track and field, follow the team's social media accounts @EMUXC_TF on X; @emuxc_tf on Instagram; and Eastern Michigan Cross Country & Track and Field on Facebook.
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/ Women's Track & Field
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/ Men's Track & Field
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/ Women's Track & Field
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