Wedmore Tops Division I Competitors in Shot Put and Weight Throw as Cougars Compete at Two In-State Meets

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind./UPLAND, Ind. - The IU Kokomo men's indoor track and field team competed in another split-squad weekend inside the Hoosier State Friday and Saturday ahead of an impending snowstorm that began dumping snow across the area Saturday evening.

FAST FACTS - Crossroads of America Invitational | George Glass Invite

LOCATION: Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavillion/Kesler Student Activities Center | Indianapolis, Indiana/Upland, Indiana
NAIA TOP 25 RANKINGS: IU Kokomo: N/A

THE RUNDOWN

Senior thrower Gabe Wedmore continued his strong start to the season over the weekend, finishing sixth in the shot put at the Crossroads of America Invitational ahead of 11 Division I competitors as the top NAIA finisher. He remains seeded No. 1 in the River States Conference and No. 3 nationally in the NAIA.
Wedmore also excelled in the weight throw in Indianapolis, finishing sixth ahead of nine Division I competitors while ranking as the NAIA's top finisher. He is currently No. 2 in the River States Conference and 26th nationally.
Three other Cougars finished inside the top 15 in the weight throw, with Isaac Ireland placing 10th, Evan Gaylor 11th, and Seth Ireland 15th. Isaac recorded a personal-best mark of 15.68 meters, moving him to fifth all-time in program history, while Gaylor followed just 0.04 meters behind.
Isaac Ireland, a sophomore from North Miami High School, also finished 11th in the weight throw with a mark of 14.84 meters.
Freshman distance runner Jeremiah Miles continued his impressive debut season over the weekend, setting a new school record in the 5,000 meters at the Crossroads of America Invitational with a time of 15:35.77. His performance, which was good for third place ahead of two Division I competitors, also marked a personal best and a freshman record.
Upperclassman Rico Ortiz delivered strong performances in the 600 meters and 400 meters, finishing 16th in the 600 meters with a time of 1:23.70 and 20th in the 400 meters with a time of 50.83. Both marks are personal bests, with the 400-meter time ranking as the second-fastest in program history and the 600-meter time as the fourth-fastest.
For full results from the Crossroads of America Invitational, click HERE. For full results from the George Glass Invite, click HERE.

THE ROAD AHEAD

The Cougars return to action next Saturday for another split-squad weekend, competing at the University of Louisville (PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational) and Olivet Nazarene University (ONU Indoor Invitational).

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