"As it stands, we can do it and it would be a huge, huge honour to be able to do all three.
But I'm ready for the challenge and I'm hoping to be given the opportunity.
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"I don't think there's ever been a time where three Championships have been in the same year and it's going to be a very big challenge to be in shape for all three over six weeks. Notable discus throwers include American Al Oerter, who first broke the 200-foot mark American Mac Wilkins, who was first to break officially the 70-metre (230-foot) mark German Jrgen Schult, who broke the world’s record for discus throw in 1986 with a 74.08-metre (243.04-foot) throw German Lisel Westermann, the first woman to break the 200-foot mark and Russian Faina Melnik, who broke the 70-metre mark in women’s competition. Percy competed for Great Britain at the 2017 Worlds in London, but failed to qualify for the final. Selection for the Commonwealth Games, which begin on 28 July, is a prime target for Percy, as are the World Championships (from 15-24 July) and European Championships (from 15-21 August) - all taking place within a six-week period this summer. It's a very good confidence booster knowing I can go there in a couple of months and throw far and be competitive." "It was invaluable experience to be able to do the Diamond League at Birmingham and to throw nearly a PB again in the stadium. That will be the time we can see whether all this hard work is really paying off. "It's hard to put into words because we're still not done, we're still very early in the year with three major champs coming up. "It's not just hard training with no reward - everything is finally lining up and I can now reap those rewards. The Discus Thrower Dragon can also learn Ice, Electric and Dark moves. "It's incredible, knowing that the days, weeks, months, the years have all been worth it," Percy said. The Discus Thrower Dragon is a Legendary Dragon with the primary typing of Pure. Significantly, at the Diamond League Meeting in May - held at the same Alexander Stadium which will host the Commonwealth Games starting next month - he came close to another PB, throwing 63.03m. Of his 17 competitive throws so far, eight have been over 62m. "It took it a long time to get it to where it is with the tents and all the fine adjustments but without that I don't think I'd be throwing as well as I am now."Īs well as setting new records, Percy's 2022 season has been notable for its consistency. It is an ancient sport, and it was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, which can be dated back to at least to 708 BC, and it is part of the modern decathlon. It was the only thing that kept me sane during lockdown - the consistency of still being able to throw," Percy said. The Discus Throw is a track and field event in which an athlete throws a heavy disc, called a discus, in an attempt to throw farther than their competitors. "It was invaluable during the time when nobody could go anywhere, to be able to keep throwing every single day. Percy also credited an improvised training centre in his garden, set up with the help of his father, during the Covid-19 lockdown for helping improve his performance levels.ĭubbed the 'Percy Performance Centre', featuring a tent and nets, it allowed him to continue training when facilities were closed down. Not to just be happy throwing 62, I knew I wanted to be at his level." "I think with restrictions easing within sport and more opportunities coming around and big people like Lawrence Okoye coming along and throwing far again, it's something to chase, something to go after. "It doesn't need to be a big change, just constant little things every so often and me and my support staff were all working very well together. "I think the biggest thing is just finding adjustments in the training," he said. 5024.He said evolution of his training regime helped him finally break through the barrier to a new record. Request information on enrollment or call (800) 777-2227, ext. What’s your sport? Join the champions at CIU. Track and field Head Coach Jud Brooker says Leith overcame a lot of tough competition in the discus, and said the whole team is “looking forward to the break and coming back next year stronger and prepared." He also achieved All-American status during the indoor season. With his performance in the discus, Leith becomes an NAIA Outdoor Track & Field All-American. Leith, who is from Jamaica, also competed in the men's shot put, where he narrowly missed the finals with a throw of 16.40 meters. It happened at the 2022 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships held in Alabama in May where he took the second-place spot on the podium after hitting a mark of 51.01 meters. He’s the first CIU track and field athlete to medal in a throwing event. Congratulations to discus thrower Deandre Leith of the Columbia International University Rams track and field team.
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