Photo by: Larry Lawson
Tayala Claims National Hammer Title; T&F National Championships Update
6/12/2014 7:50:00 PM | Men's Track & Field
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EUGENE, Ore. – Kent State junior Matthias Tayala (McDonald, Ohio) was crowned the NCAA Division I National Champion in the Hammer Throw Thurs., June 12 at the National Championships at Historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.
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Tayala, who was sitting in third with one throw to go, claimed the title with a heave, of 73.57m (241' 4"). Tayala's new personal-best broke his own school record, which was previously 236' 7". On the night, Tayala's throws were: round one: 230' 8", round two: foul, round three: 224' 10", round four: foul, round five: 231' 2", final round: 241' 4".
"It feels great to be the NCAA Division I National Champion in the Hammer Throw. Going out there and on my final throw going from third to winning the title is a great feeling. I knew I could do it, I just went up there and gave it my all. My family is the biggest support I have and wouldn't be here without them. It feels good to do this not only for me but for Kent State, my coaches and for my teammates that are always there supporting me" Matthias Tayala stated.
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With the hammer throw title, Tayala the 2014 Great Lakes Region Field Athlete of the Year, is a First Team All-American Selection.
"This is an outstanding day for Kent State athletics. On the Biggest stage in Colligate Track & Field at the most storied venue in America, Matthias Tayala hammered the best throw of his life. This is one of the greatest moments for me as a head coach in thirty-five years. Congratulations to Matthias, Coach Nathan Fanger and Kent State," Director of Track and Field Coach Bill Lawson mentioned.
Kent State's men's track and field team is tied for eighth place at the championships with 10 points, while the women's team is tied for seventh with eight points.
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The Golden Flashes are back in action tomorrow, Fri., June 13, when Reggie Jagers takes to the men's discus at 7:00 p.m. in Oregon.
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For complete coverage check out the NCAA Championship Central here
Championships Schedule of Events
USTFCCCA Broadcast Schedule
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EUGENE, Ore. – Kent State junior Matthias Tayala (McDonald, Ohio) was crowned the NCAA Division I National Champion in the Hammer Throw Thurs., June 12 at the National Championships at Historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.
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Tayala, who was sitting in third with one throw to go, claimed the title with a heave, of 73.57m (241' 4"). Tayala's new personal-best broke his own school record, which was previously 236' 7". On the night, Tayala's throws were: round one: 230' 8", round two: foul, round three: 224' 10", round four: foul, round five: 231' 2", final round: 241' 4".
"It feels great to be the NCAA Division I National Champion in the Hammer Throw. Going out there and on my final throw going from third to winning the title is a great feeling. I knew I could do it, I just went up there and gave it my all. My family is the biggest support I have and wouldn't be here without them. It feels good to do this not only for me but for Kent State, my coaches and for my teammates that are always there supporting me" Matthias Tayala stated.
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With the hammer throw title, Tayala the 2014 Great Lakes Region Field Athlete of the Year, is a First Team All-American Selection.
"This is an outstanding day for Kent State athletics. On the Biggest stage in Colligate Track & Field at the most storied venue in America, Matthias Tayala hammered the best throw of his life. This is one of the greatest moments for me as a head coach in thirty-five years. Congratulations to Matthias, Coach Nathan Fanger and Kent State," Director of Track and Field Coach Bill Lawson mentioned.
Kent State's men's track and field team is tied for eighth place at the championships with 10 points, while the women's team is tied for seventh with eight points.
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The Golden Flashes are back in action tomorrow, Fri., June 13, when Reggie Jagers takes to the men's discus at 7:00 p.m. in Oregon.
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For complete coverage check out the NCAA Championship Central here
Championships Schedule of Events
USTFCCCA Broadcast Schedule
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![Four Kent State track and field athletes pose together on the awards podium wearing light blue Under Armour uniforms and gold MAC Championship medals. Left to right: Chaz Sakala (bib 1196), Sean [last name partially visible] (bib 1157, holding a relay baton), Ryan Gross (bib 1167), and Jacob Stanley (bib 1192). The group smiles for the camera following their relay event at the MAC Outdoor Championships.](https://images.sidearmdev.com/resize?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdxbhsrqyrr690.cloudfront.net%2Fsidearm.nextgen.sites%2Fkentstatesports.com%2Fimages%2F2026%2F5%2F21%2FIMG_2657.jpg&height=340&type=webp)
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