Shelton earns All-American honors at NCAA DII Championships
Shelton placed 8th at NCAA DII Indoor Track & Field National Championships, earning 1st Team All-American.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Sophomore Jesse Shelton earned First Team All-American status at the conclusion of the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field National Championships.
Shelton qualified for his second consecutive Indoor Track & Field National Championship in Shot Put. The meet took place at the Fall Creek Pavillion in Indianapolis, IN.
Shelton earned a trip to the finals on his third attempt with a throw of 17.88m. This remained his best on the day. Shelton finished eighth overall out of 18 qualified competitors, earning First Team All-American honors.
Shelton earned one point towards the Mars Hill team score. Mars Hill finished tied for 49th out of 67 teams.
Meet results: https://results.leonetiming.com/?mid=7679
Shelton finished his Indoor campaign with two new school records in Shot Put and the Weight Throw, Conference Championship event wins in both Shot Put and Weight Throw, All-Region honors, and All-Academic honors.
Catch the whole Mars Hill Track & Field squad March 21st-22nd at Montreat College as they kick-off their Outdoor season in the Montreat Invite.
