DES MOINES, Iowa -- Missouri S&T track and field competed on one of the sport's biggest stages this weekend, as throwers Madelaine Fischer (Anamosa, IA/Anamosa) and Sydney Morris (Jefferson City, MO/Calvary Lutheran) represented the Miners at the Drake Relays, while Otto Knittel turned in a strong performance in the decathlon competing unattached. 

 

Knittel highlighted the weekend with a fourth-place overall finish in the decathlon, totaling 6,938 points across the 10 events. He delivered consistent performances throughout, including a fourth-place finish in the long jump (6.80m), fifth-place finishes in the 100-meter dash (11.01) and 110-meter hurdles (15.16), and a fifth-place clearance in the high jump (1.92m). He also added a sixth-place finish in the 400 meters (49.94) and pole vault (4.20m), while contributing marks in the shot put (12.09m), discus (37.00m), javelin (43.34m), and 1500 meters (5:00.75). 

 

In the field events, Fischer competed in the women's discus, placing 20th with a throw of 33.56 meters. She entered the meet following a strong outdoor season in which she has already broken the Missouri S&T program record twice, including a top mark of 46.49 meters. 

 

Morris added an 11th-place finish in the women's shot put with a throw of 13.60 meters. Earlier this season, Morris set the program's outdoor shot put record with a mark of 14.76 meters and continues to be a consistent presence for the Miners in the throws. 

 

Competing against elite competition at the Drake Relays, the Miners gained valuable experience as they continue through the outdoor season. 

 

What's Next 
Missouri S&T returns to action April 30 – May 2 as they compete in the  Great Lakes Valley Conference Outdoor Championships in Bolivar, Mo.