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Stein Named Big Ten Men’s Field Athlete of the Championships

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May 15th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three University of Iowa track and field athletes earned Big Ten postseason honors, the conference announced on Wednesday.

Sophomore Mike Stein was voted the Men’s Field Athlete of the Championships following his record-setting javelin performance at the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on May 10. The Milford, Iowa, native won his first Big Ten javelin title with an 81.19-meter throw on his final attempt.

Stein’s new personal best was also a Big Ten, meet, and school record. Stein is ranked No. 1 in the West Region and No. 2 among NCAA DI competitors.

Seniors Grant Conway and Ali Dorn were recognized as Iowa’s representatives for the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.

The Hawkeyes prepare for the NCAA West First Rounds in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on May 22-25.