Chinwe Okoro 7th in the Shot Put at D1 Nationals

 

 

NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field Championship

 

Chinwe Okoro from the University of Louisville finished 7th at the NCAA D1 National Championship today in Iowa.  The 2007 Russell High School graduate threw a bomb of 56-05.75 three inches behind sixth place. 

 

A multi-talented thrower, jumper, and runner at Russell, she has developed into one of the best throwers in University of Louisville history.  Her mark today ranks 3rd All-Time at Louisville.  She earned 1st Team All-American honors for her performance, after earning Honorable Mention All-American last year in the Shot Put.