EUGENE, Ore. – Emma Wapshare concluded her run at the NCAA Championship Meet with a throw of 48.81m to finish in 20th place in the javelin to earn Honorable Mention All-American status.
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"What a wonderful conclusion to Emma's extraordinary career as a Vermont Catamount," said Head Coach
Matt Belfield. "While she was hoping for more tonight, she competed with poise and grace. Emma outperformed her seeding again and being 20th in the nation is a tremendous accomplishment. She told me she was proud of what she has done here at UVM, and I'm just simply so happy for her. Overcoming elbow surgery and all the challenges that come with being a serious graduate student— it's been so fantastic to have her in our program, in our department, and at our university. And again, thanks to all who have supported us this post-season. Special mention to
Sarah Truax in the main office for taking such good care of our travel. Go Cats!"
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Catamount's all-time leader with her throw in the NCAA East Regional, Emma Wapshare finished in 20th place in the NCAA Championship Meet.
- Her throw of 48.81m came on her third toss in the first flight, where she finished eighth.
- After a trip to the NCAA East Region in 2025, Wapshare followed it up in her senior season with multiple career-best throws and becoming the first Catamount to go to the National Championship Meet since 2014.
- Wapshare's throw of 50.83m in the East Region is the all-time Vermont record.
- She won the America East title this spring in rainy conditions for her first conference title. Wapshare became the first Catamount to win the America East javelin throw since Nika Ouellette won four straight titles from 2011-2014.
- McKyla Van Der Westhuizen of Rice won the National Title with a throw of 60.87m.
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