EUGENE, Ore. —
Karlee McQuillen is one step closer to London.
The Westmont Hilltop graduate uncorked a throw of 55.73 meters (182 feet, 10 inches) on Friday at the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials to earn a berth in Sunday’s final.
McQuillen’s qualifying toss, which came on her second attempt, was good enough for third place heading into the finals.
The former Penn State thrower trails Kara Patterson, the American record holder, who leads with a throw of 60.49 meters (198-5), and Rachel Yurkovich, the top seed heading into Friday’s competition, at 56.42 meters (185-1).
Of the 24 competitors on Friday, 12 advance to Sunday’s final, which is scheduled to begin at
5:45 p.m. EDT
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