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Simpson Tops Hammer Throw Podium on Final Day of Drake Relays

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DES MOINES, Iowa. – The Illinois men's and No. 6 Illinois women's track and field teams completed the Drake Relays on Saturday (April 27). Graduate student Amber Simpson won the champion division hammer throw with a toss of 66.29m (217-6).

Freshman Javaris Ambrose placed fourth in the collegiate division hammer throw competition with the school's sixth-best throw, 61.08m (200-5). He improves his personal best by over a meter and springs over his teammate, senior Tyler Sudduth, who owned the number six spot with 60.90m (199-9) for two weeks.

Sophomore Olivia Campbell placed eighth in the women's hammer throw collegiate division with a throw of 56.38m (185-0).

UP NEXT

The Orange and Blue track and field crews finish out the 2024 outdoor regular season at home next Saturday (May 4) with the Fighting Illini Tune-Up.

NOTES

  • Amber Simpson won the hammer throw champion division with a throw of 66.29m (217-6).
  • Javaris Ambrose placed fourth in the collegiate division hammer throw with the program's sixth-best mark 61.08m (200-5).
  • Olivia Campbell placed eighth in the collegiate division hammer throw, 56.38m (185-0).
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Players Mentioned

Javaris Ambrose

Javaris Ambrose

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Freshman
Tyler Sudduth

Tyler Sudduth

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Senior
Olivia Campbell

Olivia Campbell

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Sophomore
Amber Simpson

Amber Simpson

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Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Javaris Ambrose

Javaris Ambrose

Freshman
Throws
Tyler Sudduth

Tyler Sudduth

Senior
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Olivia Campbell

Olivia Campbell

Sophomore
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Amber Simpson

Amber Simpson

Graduate Student
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