Staib Wraps Up Decorated Career at NCAA East Preliminary Championships

Thursday, May 25

Jacksonville, Fla.

All Day

James Madison University

NCAA East Preliminary Championships

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Staib Wraps Up Decorated Career at NCAA East Preliminary Championships

5/25/2023 9:00:00 PM | Track & Field

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Senior thrower Shelby Staib wrapped up her career at James Madison on a windy Thursday afternoon at the NCAA East Preliminary Championships, finishing 35th overall in the javelin with a mark of 43.59m (143' – 0").

Staib leaves Harrisonburg with the program record in the javelin at 48.92m (160' – 6"), appearing in the NCAA East Preliminary Championships three times (2021-23).

The Allentown, Pa. native also earned podium finishes at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships (2021 – 3rd), Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships (2022 – 2nd), and Sun Belt Championships (2023 – 2nd) during her time as a Duke.

The top throw of the day came from Madison Wiltrout of North Carolina in the third flight at 56.37m (184' – 11"). Kate Joyce of Princeton rounded out the qualifiers with a hurl of 47.98m (157' – 5").

Quoting Director Delethea Quarles
"Shelby has left a blueprint for our team to follow for years to come. Her phenomenal leadership and hard work are special, and have resulted in being a NCAA Qualifier three times. We will miss her but will follow her lead of excellence."

Quoting Head Coach Ron McCown
"Congratulations to Shelby on all she has achieved as a member of this team. Her great attitude, work ethic, and determination brought her much success. What a blessing it has been to coach her the last four years."

Up Next
Graduate student Skyla Davidson will compete in the triple jump on Saturday at 6 p.m. Davidson comes into the meet with the 27th seed mark after producing a career-best mark of 12.86m (42' – 2.25") at the JMU Invite on April 15.