Ruder Wins USATF U20 Javelin Title

Nebraska freshman Jenessa Ruder won the javelin event at the USATF U20 Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday. 

Ruder threw 46.31m (151-11) on her second throw to claim the title in the eight-women field. Ruder has a successful freshman campaign as she won the javelin in the Championship division at the Drake Relays, throwing 53.50m (175-6), placed seventh at the Big Ten Championships (49.12m, 161-2) and competed at the NCAA West Prelims, finishing 39th (43.32m, 142-1).