Former BRLD Track & Field Standout Christoffersen competes in Nationals for Wayne State

Wayne State College throwers Cade Kalkowski and Cole Christoffersen competed in the weight throw Thursday evening at the 2021 NCAA Division II Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama.

Kalkowski, a senior from Niobrara (Niobrara HS), posted a 13th place finish with a mark of 59′ 4 ¾”. The three-time national qualifier and 2019 All-American fouled on his first two preliminary throws followed by his final attempt of 59′ 4 ¾” to get a mark.

Christoffersen, a senior from Lyons (Lyons-Decatur Northeast HS), finished 14th place after fouling on his three attempts in prelims. The first-time national qualifier was awarded the 14th and final qualifying spot for nationals with a season-best mark of 63′ 9 ¾” at the NSIC Indoor Championships on February 26th.