Nwanaga Places Fourth in Javelin at NCAA Championships

Nwanaga Places Fourth in Javelin at NCAA Championships

Jun 07, 2018

Eugene, Ore. – Freshman Kelechi Nwanaga capped off her strong first collegiate season on Thursday after taking fourth in the javelin at the NCAA Championships. In the process, she earned First Team All-American honors, becoming the sixth track and field athlete to earn the honor.

Along with placing fourth in the nation, Nwanaga's throw of 55.02m set a personal best, and broke the UMBC record once again.

This wraps up the 2018 track and field season for the Retrievers.

White, Nwanaga Earn USTFCCCA All-American Honors

June 11, 2018 White, Nwanaga Earn USTFCCCA All-American Honors

Nwanaga Places Fourth in Javelin at NCAA Championships

June 7, 2018 Nwanaga Places Fourth in Javelin at NCAA Championships

White and Nwanaga Head to Eugene for NCAA Championships

June 5, 2018 White and Nwanaga Head to Eugene for NCAA Championships

Seven UMBC Student-Athletes Named AE Presidential Scholar-Athletes

May 30, 2018 Seven UMBC Student-Athletes Named AE Presidential Scholar-Athletes

White Qualifies for NCAA Championships as Track and Field Complete NCAA East Prelims

May 26, 2018 White Qualifies for NCAA Championships as Track and Field Complete NCAA East Prelims

Cody Breaks School 400m Hurdles Record at NCAA East Prelims

May 25, 2018 Cody Breaks School 400m Hurdles Record at NCAA East Prelims

Nwanaga Advances to NCAA Finals; Knake and Cody Set School Records, Advance to Quarterfinals

May 24, 2018 Nwanaga Advances to NCAA Finals; Knake and Cody Set School Records, Advance to Quarterfinals

Track and Field Sends Five Athletes to NCAA Eastern Prelims Starting Thursday

May 23, 2018 Track and Field Sends Five Athletes to NCAA Eastern Prelims Starting Thursday

Bowman Wins Shot Put, Track and Field Finishes ECAC/IC4A Championships

May 13, 2018 Bowman Wins Shot Put, Track and Field Finishes ECAC/IC4A Championships

Track and Field Completes Day One of ECAC/IC4A Championships

May 12, 2018 Track and Field Completes Day One of ECAC/IC4A Championships

Track and Field Heads to ECAC/IC4A Championships This Weekend

May 11, 2018 Track and Field Heads to ECAC/IC4A Championships This Weekend

Knake Breaks Conference Record; Nelson wins 100m and 200m at America East Championships

May 6, 2018 Knake Breaks Conference Record; Nelson wins 100m and 200m at America East Championships

Knake, Nwanaga Break Records; Track and Field Completes Day One of Conference Championships

May 5, 2018 Knake, Nwanaga Break Records; Track and Field Completes Day One of Conference Championships

Track and Field Set to Host America East Outdoor Championships This Weekend

May 4, 2018 Track and Field Set to Host America East Outdoor Championships This Weekend

Men’s 4x200m Team Wins Eastern Finals, Track and Field Wraps Up Penn Relays

April 28, 2018 Men’s 4x200m Team Wins Eastern Finals, Track and Field Wraps Up Penn Relays

Bowman Takes Fourth in Shotput, Track and Field Finishes Day Two of Penn Relays

April 27, 2018 Bowman Takes Fourth in Shotput, Track and Field Finishes Day Two of Penn Relays

Nwanaga Takes Fourth in Javelin Throw as UMBC Completes Day One of Penn Relays

April 26, 2018 Nwanaga Takes Fourth in Javelin Throw as UMBC Completes Day One of Penn Relays

Track and Field Set to Take Part in Penn Relays Starting on Thursday

April 25, 2018 Track and Field Set to Take Part in Penn Relays Starting on Thursday

Track and Field Finishes Strong Showing at Bucknell Team Invitationals

April 21, 2018 Track and Field Finishes Strong Showing at Bucknell Team Invitationals

Track and Field Travels to Lewisburg, Pa. for Bucknell Team Challenge

April 20, 2018 Track and Field Travels to Lewisburg, Pa. for Bucknell Team Challenge

Nelson Records Two Top Three Finishes, as Track and Field Has Strong Day at Mason Spring Invitational

April 14, 2018 Nelson Records Two Top Three Finishes, as Track and Field Has Strong Day at Mason Spring Invitational

Track and Field Have Strong Showing in Sam Howell Invitational

April 6, 2018 Track and Field Have Strong Showing in Sam Howell Invitational

Track and Field Heads to New Jersey for Sam Howell Invitational

April 5, 2018 Track and Field Heads to New Jersey for Sam Howell Invitational

Nwanaga Earns America East Female Field Performer of the Week

April 4, 2018 Nwanaga Earns America East Female Field Performer of the Week

Track and Field Complete Pepsi Florida Relays on Saturday

March 31, 2018 Track and Field Complete Pepsi Florida Relays on Saturday

Nwanaga Sets School Record, Places Third in Javelin Throw as Track and Field Completes Day Two of Pepsi Florida Relays

March 30, 2018 Nwanaga Sets School Record, Places Third in Javelin Throw as Track and Field Completes Day Two of Pepsi Florida Relays

Prodanas Wins Hammer Throw, Qualifies for NCAA Prelims in Opening Day of Pepsi Florida Relays

March 29, 2018 Prodanas Wins Hammer Throw, Qualifies for NCAA Prelims in Opening Day of Pepsi Florida Relays

Track and Field Begins Outdoor Season in Pepsi Florida Relays

March 28, 2018 Track and Field Begins Outdoor Season in Pepsi Florida Relays

Knake Sets School Record, Track and Field Finishes Indoor Conference Championships

February 24, 2018 Knake Sets School Record, Track and Field Finishes Indoor Conference Championships

Track and Field Complete Day One of America East Indoor Championships

February 23, 2018 Track and Field Complete Day One of America East Indoor Championships

Track and Field Travels to Boston for the 2018 America East Indoor Championships

February 22, 2018 Track and Field Travels to Boston for the 2018 America East Indoor Championships

Wallace Named America East Female Track Performer of the Week

February 20, 2018 Wallace Named America East Female Track Performer of the Week

Track and Field Has Strong Showing at Penn State Tune Up

February 17, 2018 Track and Field Has Strong Showing at Penn State Tune Up

Track and Field Travels to State College for Penn State Tune Up Saturday

February 16, 2018 Track and Field Travels to State College for Penn State Tune Up Saturday

Track and Field Completes Fastrack National Invitational

February 9, 2018 Track and Field Completes Fastrack National Invitational

Track and Field Returns to Staten Island for Fastrack National Invitational

February 8, 2018 Track and Field Returns to Staten Island for Fastrack National Invitational

Track and Field Completes Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup

February 3, 2018 Track and Field Completes Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup

Track and Field Completes First Day of Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup

February 2, 2018 Track and Field Completes First Day of Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup

Track and Field Returns to State College for Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup

February 1, 2018 Track and Field Returns to State College for Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup

Track and Field Completes Weekend in State College and Fairfax With Strong Showings

January 27, 2018 Track and Field Completes Weekend in State College and Fairfax With Strong Showings

Track and Field Heads to Penn State National and George Mason Invitational This Weekend

January 25, 2018 Track and Field Heads to Penn State National and George Mason Invitational This Weekend

Track and Field Competes in NYC Gotham Cup Friday Evening

January 19, 2018 Track and Field Competes in NYC Gotham Cup Friday Evening

UMBC Track and Field Returns to Staten Island for NYC Gotham Cup Friday

January 18, 2018 UMBC Track and Field Returns to Staten Island for NYC Gotham Cup Friday

UMBC Track and Field Takes Part in Great Dane Classic Saturday Evening

January 13, 2018 UMBC Track and Field Takes Part in Great Dane Classic Saturday Evening

UMBC Track and Field Heads to the Big Apple to Take Part in Great Dane Classic on Saturday

January 12, 2018 UMBC Track and Field Heads to the Big Apple to Take Part in Great Dane Classic on Saturday

UMBC Track and Field Opens Season with Strong Showing at Bucknell Tri-Meet

January 6, 2018 UMBC Track and Field Opens Season with Strong Showing at Bucknell Tri-Meet

UMBC Track and Field Kicks Off 2018 Indoor Season at Bucknell Tri-Meet on Saturday

January 5, 2018 UMBC Track and Field Kicks Off 2018 Indoor Season at Bucknell Tri-Meet on Saturday