Tigers Get First Taste Of Outdoor Season At University Of Indianapolis

The Wittenberg track teams got their first taste of outdoor competition in 2001 last weekend and competed well as one of just two NCAA Division III schools at the non-scoring University of Indianapolis USTCA Midwest Challenge.

The biggest highlight for the men's team was provided by junior Chris Silliman (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington), who posted a school record in the hammer of 133 feet, six inches. The team's highest finish in the meet was a first place by freshman Michael Klotz (Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain), who won the javelin throw in his first meet with the team. He posted a mark of 156-5, just less than six feet better than another Wittenberg newcomer, freshman Tim Gaal (Amanda, Ohio/Clearcreek), who was second.

The women's team got a first-place finish from its steadiest performer, sophomore Abi Gerstle (Kettering, Ohio/Fairmont). She won the 1500 meters in a time of 5:00.8. 
Wittenberg hosts the first of four spring events this Friday when the Wittenberg Invitational takes place on March 30. Coming up: the Wittenberg Quad April 12, the Wittenberg Open April 27 and the NCAC Heptathlon/Decathlon April 28-29.