Libby Burkhart

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Position:
Throws
Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Defiance
Hometown:
Defiance, Ohio

2014-15: (Indoor) Redshirted. (Outdoor) Competed in the javelin, qualifying for the MAC Championships in the event … Posted a personal best throw of 111-feet-2.5 at the Toledo Invitational … That throw puts her eighth in school history in the event … Second-best distance of the year came at the MAC Championships with a toss of 108-4 to finish 13th.

High School: Earned four varsity letters in track and field, four in volleyball and one in basketball at Defiance High School ... Western Buckeye League discus champion in both 2012 and 2013 ... Threw shot put 35-feet, discus 121-feet and high jumped 5-1 ... Team MVP in field events in both 2013 and 2014 and an honor athlete from 2011-14 ... Most Improved in 2012 ... Team earned a WBL Championship and a district title in 2011.

Personal: Full name is Libby Marie Burkhart ... Born April 21, 1996 ... Daughter of Mike and Susan Burkhart ... Has one brother Chaz ... Majoring in inclusive early childhood education.

PERSONAL BESTS
Outdoor Track and Field
Javelin: 111-2.25, Toledo Invitational (5/8/15)