Horsford Takes Bronze at U20 Pan American Games
July 20, 2019 | Track & Field
by Brian Ogden, Assistant Coordinator/Communications
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Competing for Trinidad and Tobago, Mississippi State freshman Tyriq Horsford placed third in the javelin at the U20 Pan American Games on Saturday night.
The Parlatuvier, Trinidad and Tobago, native jumped out to an early lead with two throws over 70.00m (229-8) on his first two attempts. His second throw would stand as his best on the day at 71.42m (234-4).
At that point in the competition, he was the only athlete to have broken the 70.00m mark, but his lead would not hold up. Despite fouling his third attempt, Horsford remained in the lead entering the finals.
Brazil's Luis Mauricio Dias, who shares a birthday with the Bulldog, passed Horsford in the fourth round with a toss of 72.08m (236-5) before finishing with a best of 74.51m (244-5) which would land him in second place. American Tzuriel Pedigo won the event on his final attempt, launching the implement 76.95m (252-5).
Horsford's second international medal highlights an impressive freshman season that saw him ranked second in the NCAA and finish third at the NCAA Championships as part of State's sweep of the men's javelin. He also won an international gold medal at the U20 CARIFTA Games in April.
For more information on the Mississippi State track and field team, visit HailState.com and follow "HailStateTF" on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Competing for Trinidad and Tobago, Mississippi State freshman Tyriq Horsford placed third in the javelin at the U20 Pan American Games on Saturday night.
The Parlatuvier, Trinidad and Tobago, native jumped out to an early lead with two throws over 70.00m (229-8) on his first two attempts. His second throw would stand as his best on the day at 71.42m (234-4).
At that point in the competition, he was the only athlete to have broken the 70.00m mark, but his lead would not hold up. Despite fouling his third attempt, Horsford remained in the lead entering the finals.
Brazil's Luis Mauricio Dias, who shares a birthday with the Bulldog, passed Horsford in the fourth round with a toss of 72.08m (236-5) before finishing with a best of 74.51m (244-5) which would land him in second place. American Tzuriel Pedigo won the event on his final attempt, launching the implement 76.95m (252-5).
Horsford's second international medal highlights an impressive freshman season that saw him ranked second in the NCAA and finish third at the NCAA Championships as part of State's sweep of the men's javelin. He also won an international gold medal at the U20 CARIFTA Games in April.
For more information on the Mississippi State track and field team, visit HailState.com and follow "HailStateTF" on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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