Nwanaga Places Fourth in Javelin at NCAA Championships

Nwanaga Places Fourth in Javelin at NCAA Championships
Posted: 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
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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
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