Schantzen gets big throw at Gustavus meet

Mike Ludwig
April 25, 2009

ST. PETER, Minn. - St. Olaf junior John Schantzen won the shot put with a 16.81m toss in the event to lead the St. Olaf men's track and field team at Gustavus' Drake Alternatives Meet on Saturday.

Schantzen added a 12th-place finish in the hammer throw.

Another top performer for Olaf was Senior Jake Kurczek who finished ninth in the 400 m run with a time of 52.42.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.