Lucas Discus Mark Progression — 2014 Outdoor Season
4 meets in 10 days:
March 22: 161-4 vs. Conestoga Valley (away)
March 27: 167-8 vs. Manheim Township (away)
March 29: 170-2 Altoona Igloo Invitational (away vs. 45 throwers)
March 31: 170-2 vs. Penn Manor (home) *
* Series on March 31 consisted of 165-5, 170-0, and 170-2 — definitely hitting his stride at +170 — will be fun to see what lies ahead.
Strange as it may seem for an athlete to win both the Discus and 100 meters at an invitational level meet, he did and below is where MileSplit has him ranked in each event:
Discus Throw (170-2): #10 in NATION among all class of 2015 athletes.
100 meters (11.37 FAT): #4 in Pennsylvania among all class of 2015 athletes.
Yesterday in 40 degree temps and thankfully no wind, David Lucas (junior, class of 2015) tossed yet another PR in the Discus! His winning throw against Manheim Township (PIAA officiated) landed 167-8 from the circle! That’s more than 6′ feet better than his PR a few days earlier in the season’s first meet.
That 167-8 throw if posted to MileSplit.us web site would rank David at #9 in USA among class of 2015 peers today!
Especially impressive was David’s series of throws (see picture of official’s score card). He is becoming a consistent thrower and continuing to better his marks consistently – makes following his progress quite enjoyable!
Fun article in hyperlink below featuring David and his participation in Lancaster County’s prestigious North Museum Science and Engineering Fair:
David earned 3rd place in the Physics category as seen in below picture. David’s innovative project combined his athletic and science/engineering interests to focus on turf fields and their need of constant maintenance to keep them safe and in good condition.
Another good throwing practice this weekend…..May 2014 is right around the corner for the PA State Championships!
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David 'Thrower' Lucas 2015 