Presser recorded a mark of 67.78m (222' 4") on his first throw of the competition. It was a very good experience for him in being here for several days of training to be more prepared for this location next year." This was his second time competing in Eugene, which is where both the NCAA Championships and Olympic trials are being held next season. "Going forward we're going to continue to ramp up the training. It's a testament to Braden's ability and stamina that he was able to go four more weeks after the NCAA Championships and compete as well as he did on a national stage. "We have to be ready in April to beat Army, be ready to win the conference title in early May and then we go into an even longer season of competition. We progressed one meet further than we did last year and we're excited about that," said Associate Head Coach Chris Campbell. This was a special opportunity for a very talented athlete to go up against some of the best competitors in the country. "This was a next big step of competition for Braden (Presser). The team will compete in the NACAC U23 Championships July 21-23 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Presser's placement earned him a spot on the U.S. Presser posted a top throw of 68.93m (226' 1") to finish in 11th place of 16 competitors. Braden Presser of the men's track and field team placed 11th in the senior javelin event at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.
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