
Koch Finishes 21st in the Discus at the NCAA Outdoor Championships
6/9/2023 10:00:00 PM | Track and Field
AUSTIN, Texas - Noah Koch, making his national debut at the Division One level, finished 21st in the men's discus at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Austin on Friday evening (June 9).
Koch, who was twice a Division Two All-American in the discus at Ashland, recorded a mark of 55.40m/181-9 on his final throw of the night to secure a 21st-place finish.
Heading into the NCAA East Prelims, Koch was 61st in the nation in the event with a mark of 56.26m/184-7 from the Big Ten Championships. He improved on that mark with an outstanding personal best of 58.70m/192-7 at the NCAA East Prelims.
In the span of one month, Koch climbed 40 spots nationally in his primary event. He ends his debut season for the Hoosiers having finished sixth in the Big Ten and 21st in the NCAA. Koch was also IU's first men's qualifier to the national meet in the discus since 1994.
Koch, who was twice a Division Two All-American in the discus at Ashland, recorded a mark of 55.40m/181-9 on his final throw of the night to secure a 21st-place finish.
Heading into the NCAA East Prelims, Koch was 61st in the nation in the event with a mark of 56.26m/184-7 from the Big Ten Championships. He improved on that mark with an outstanding personal best of 58.70m/192-7 at the NCAA East Prelims.
In the span of one month, Koch climbed 40 spots nationally in his primary event. He ends his debut season for the Hoosiers having finished sixth in the Big Ten and 21st in the NCAA. Koch was also IU's first men's qualifier to the national meet in the discus since 1994.
NCAA Outdoor Championships: June 9th | |
Event | Athletes: Mark |
Discus (M): Final | 21. Noah Koch: 55.40m/181-9 |
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