Davis Qualifies for NCAA Championships while three Cavaliers Advance to Quarterfinals

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Virginia men’s track and field team kickstarted competition on the opening day of the NCAA East Preliminaries on Wednesday (May 28) at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. as Keyandre Davis punched his ticket to the NCAA Outdoor Championships while Billy Atkinson, Gary Martin and Alex Sherman each advanced to the quarterfinal round. Davis Punched His Ticket Keyandre Davis qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the first time in his career in the men’s hammer throw. Davis punched his ticket on his third and final throw in the competition launching one out 66.71m/218-10 to finish in sixth place. The junior opened the competition throwing for 63.87m/209-6 before fouling on his second attempt. Not letting the pressure get to him, Davis saved the best throw for last and was just off his personal and season best of 67.12m/220-2 from the ACC Outdoor Championships. Davis bettered his finish at the NCAA East Preliminary after finishing 41st in the event with his mark of 57.61m/189-0 last season. 𝗘𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 🙌 Keyandre Davis punched his ticket in the men’s hammer finishing in 6⃣th place with his third round mark of 66.71m/218-10!#GoHoos pic.twitter.com/SJu77w559Y — Virginia Track & Field and Cross Country (@UVATFCC)
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