Emily Hunsucker competes at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in the hammer throw
Photo by: Gary Breedlove
Hunsucker Competes In the Hammer Throw At U.S. Olympic Trials
July 06, 2016 | Track and Field, Alumni C Club
EUGENE, Ore. —Former University of Colorado Buffalo Emily Hunsucker gave a great performance on Wednesday afternoon in the hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials, finishing 15th overall.
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Hunsucker, CU's record holder in the event (212-11) was 11th out of 12 in the first flight after two throws (193-8) and then vaulted to fourth place after her third and final attempt of 207-1. Â
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After the second flight competed, Hunsucker dropped to 15th overall, and did not advance to the finals which only take the top nine. Nike's Amber Campbell won the meet with a mark of 242-10 and Gwen Berry (Nike/NYAC) was second with a throw of 239-9. Southern Illinois' Deanna Price was the third place finisher, also with a mark of 239-9.
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A complete schedule for current and former CU athletes is below.
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2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field – Results
Hayward Field (Eugene, Ore.)
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Women's Hammer Throw: (1. Amber Campbell, Nike, 242-10/74.03) 15. Emily Hunsucker, 207-1/63.13
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University of Colorado Schedule
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*Selected events at the championship will be televised live on NBC and NBC Sports Network.
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Hunsucker, CU's record holder in the event (212-11) was 11th out of 12 in the first flight after two throws (193-8) and then vaulted to fourth place after her third and final attempt of 207-1. Â
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After the second flight competed, Hunsucker dropped to 15th overall, and did not advance to the finals which only take the top nine. Nike's Amber Campbell won the meet with a mark of 242-10 and Gwen Berry (Nike/NYAC) was second with a throw of 239-9. Southern Illinois' Deanna Price was the third place finisher, also with a mark of 239-9.
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A complete schedule for current and former CU athletes is below.
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2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field – Results
Hayward Field (Eugene, Ore.)
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Women's Hammer Throw: (1. Amber Campbell, Nike, 242-10/74.03) 15. Emily Hunsucker, 207-1/63.13
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University of Colorado Schedule
Times are Pacific
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| July 7 | Event | Entry | How To Watch* |
| 4:20 p.m. | 5,000m-First Round | Jessica Tebo | NBCOlympics.com |
| Â | 5,000m-First Round | Laura Thweatt | NBCOlympics.com |
| 6 p.m. | Discus – Qualifying | Casey Malone | NBCOlympics.com |
| 6:26 p.m. | 1,500m-First Round | Jenny Simpson | NBCSN |
| Â | 1,500m-First Round | Sara Sutherland | NBCSN |
| Â | 1,500m-First Round | Sara Vaughn | NBCSN |
| 7:21 p.m. | 1,500m-First Round | Ben Saarel | NBCSN |
| 7:48 p.m. | Steeplechase-Finals | Emma Coburn | NBCSN |
| Â | Steeplechase-Finals | Shalaya Kipp | NBCSN |
| July 8 | Event | Entry | How To Watch* |
| 3:30 p.m. | Discus-Finals | Casey Malone | NBCSN |
| 4:12 p.m. | 1,500m-Semifinals | Ben Saarel | NBCSN |
| 5:03 p.m. | 1,500m-Semifinals | Jenny Simpson | NBC |
| Â | 1,500m-Semifinals | Sara Sutherland | NBC |
| Â | 1,500m-Semifinals | Sara Vaughn | NBC |
| July 10 | Event | Entry | How To Watch* |
| 4:28 p.m. | 5,000m-Finals | Jessica Tebo | NBC |
| Â | 5,000m-Finals | Laura Thweatt | NBC |
| 5 p.m. | 1,500m-Finals | Jenny Simpson | NBC |
| Â | 1,500m-Finals | Sara Sutherland | NBC |
| Â | 1,500m-Finals | Sara Vaughn | NBC |
| 5:20 p.m. | 1,500m-Finals | Ben Saarel | NBC |
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*Selected events at the championship will be televised live on NBC and NBC Sports Network.
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