Sharyland High’s Chukwubueze Ikondu became the fifth RGV athlete to get to the podium during Day 2 of the UIL state track and field championships, taking home the bronze in the Class 5A discus throw at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.
Ikondu recorded a throw of 169 feet, 11 inches during his fourth attempt to secure the top three finish. Midlothian’s Kyen Purser finished second with a mark of 170-03, with Ennis’ Heath Vernon taking the gold with a throw of 184-09.
Ikodnu’s medal gives the Valley three podium finishes during the morning’s throwing events, joining Rio Grande City’s Serina Ramirez and Sharyland Pioneer’s Evan Thompson.
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