Viken Places 12th In NCAA Pole Vault

Friday, June 8 2012 - NCAA Championships


 

Mick Viken
 
DES MOINES, Iowa - Eastern Illinois track and field closed out the collegiate portion of its schedule on Friday evening with sophomore Mick Viken competing in the pole vault at the NCAA National Championships.

Viken placed 12th in the men's pole vault on Friday evening in the event hosted by Drake University.  Viken was among seven competitors that cleared 17'4.25" with Viken having the third fewest misses among those seven. 

EIU has now concluded action at the NCAA National Championships.  Zye Boey was 14th in the 100m and 16th in the 200m at the meet.  Jade Riebold was 20th in the women's pole vault at the meet.  All-American honors will be awarded to athletes next week by the USTFCCCA.