How a lonely track event unites Rutgers past and present (Winkler)

[Tango Two]

The most accomplished athlete competing for Rutgers right now practices on a hole-covered field at the edge of the university's track complex, and on most days, he does so completely alone.


http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/i...e_how_one_lonely_track_event_unites_rutg.html

 

[Tango Two]

 

[PSUPOWER]

The most accomplished athlete competing for Rutgers right now practices on a hole-covered field at the edge of the university's track complex, and on most days, he does so completely alone.


http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/i...e_how_one_lonely_track_event_unites_rutg.html

Unfortunately, when it counted today for Rutgers, Rudy wasn't able to throw his best. Rudy Winkler took 4th in the NCAA tournament Hammer Throw Finals.

 

[newell138]

Unfortunately, when it counted today for Rutgers, Rudy wasn't able to throw his best. Rudy Winkler took 4th in the NCAA tournament Hammer Throw Finals.

Not the worst day, only off his PB by 1 meter and 2 of the guys that beat him had PB's.

1

Denzel COMENENTIA JR Georgia 76.41m (250-8 ) 2 (1) PB
2

Anders ERIKSSON JR Florida 73.76m (242-0 ) 2 (4)
3

Jake NORRIS FR LSU 73.24m (240-3 ) 1 (1) PB
4

Rudy WINKLER SR Rutgers 72.74m (238-8 ) 2 (2)
5

Daniel HAUGH JR Alabama 72.72m (238-7 ) 2 (5)
6

Morgan SHIGO JR Penn State 72.47m (237-9 ) 1 (2) PB
7

Thomas MARDAL FR Florida 72.20m (236-10 ) 2 (3) PB
8

AJ MCFARLAND JR Florida 71.29m (233-10 ) 1 (3) PB
9

Adam KELLY JR Princeton 70.27m (230-6 ) 1 (4)

 

[PSUPOWER]

Not the worst day, only off his PB by 1 meter and 2 of the guys that beat him had PB's.

1

Denzel COMENENTIA JR Georgia 76.41m (250-8 ) 2 (1) PB
2

Anders ERIKSSON JR Florida 73.76m (242-0 ) 2 (4)
3

Jake NORRIS FR LSU 73.24m (240-3 ) 1 (1) PB
4

Rudy WINKLER SR Rutgers 72.74m (238-8 ) 2 (2)
5

Daniel HAUGH JR Alabama 72.72m (238-7 ) 2 (5)
6

Morgan SHIGO JR Penn State 72.47m (237-9 ) 1 (2) PB
7

Thomas MARDAL FR Florida 72.20m (236-10 ) 2 (3) PB
8

AJ MCFARLAND JR Florida 71.29m (233-10 ) 1 (3) PB
9

Adam KELLY JR Princeton 70.27m (230-6 ) 1 (4)

Rudy was #1 last year and #2 the year before as un undergrad at Cornell.

 

[bigmatt718]

SEC schools crush it in outdoor track. Winkler was the only non SEC competitor in the Top 5.

 

[newell138]

Rudy was #1 last year and #2 the year before as un undergrad at Cornell.

It happens. My fastest times were run in my sophomore year.

 

[rudad02]

Excellent piece. Two gentlemen.

 

[ruready07]

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Looks like Rudy can basically pick whatever career he wants at RWJ .. lol .Nice connection made

 

[TRU2RU]

Rudy fouled on his last throw.