2008 U.S. Olympic Trials competitor is a marquee addition to Oregon’s already impressive javelin roster. Joins NCAA Champion Rachel Yurkovich and All-American Alex Wolff as the next in a long line of great Oregon throwers from Newberg High. Personal-best of 241-0 would rank third on UO’s all-time list.

Before Oregon: Competing for Lane Community College, won the 2008 NWAACC javelin title as a sophomore with a conference and school record throw of 241-0. That effort also qualified him for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials. Best throw at the trials was 219-3, which was the top collegian and 17th overall. Was also the top collegian (third overall) at the Twilight Meet in May with a then-school record throw of 233-7. Also finished fourth in decathlon at the NWAACC meet, scoring 5,919 points. As a freshman, placed second at the NWAACC meet with a throw of 208-6. Also played basketball for Lane as a freshman. Attended Weber State for one year after high school, but did not compete. LCC Bests: Outdoors - Javelin - 241-0 (PR), NWAACC Championships, Gresham, Ore. (5/23/08); Decathlon - 5,919 points, NWAACC Championships, Gresham, Ore (4/28-29/08).

Prep: A USATF junior All-American in the javelin after placing fifth (205-2). First team all-state in the javelin, where he ranked 10th nationally. Also played football, basketball and baseball for Newberg. Was a first team all-conference pick at tight end. Graduated with honors from Newberg.

Personal: Architecture major. Wants to become a cast member on the Discovery Channel’s Myth Busters.

Personal Bests:
Javelin - 241-0,
NWAACC Championships,
Greshman, Ore., 5/23/08