Samantha Swanson (5/13/2013) - Athlete Awards

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Samantha Swanson

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5/13/2013
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Women's Track and Field
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Samantha Swanson of the Cal Poly Pomona women's track and field team strengthened her bid for a spot at nationals Friday as she recorded a discus throw of 152-5 at the Azusa Pacific Last Chance Meet.

"When they called out the mark, it was the greatest feeling ever and almost surreal," Swanson said. "I'm really excited about the prospect of nationals and to finally reach that level is an inspiring and exhilarating experience."

Although Swanson started the day at No. 30 on the Division II leaderboard for the discus, her throw Friday afternoon moves her into the No. 20 position. In the 2012 NCAA National Championships, 19 student-athletes earned the opportunity to compete in the discus. The official list of entries for the D-II championships will be announced Monday.

Swanson's 152-5 mark ranks as the second best in school history. The program record for the discus is 164-3, set by Brandi Gail in 1988.

Athlete Awards
Date	Athlete	Sport
10/24/2011	Tiffany Dinh	Women's Cross Country
10/17/2011	Taylr Kreutziger	Volleyball
10/17/2011	Ricardo Reyes	Men's Soccer
10/10/2011	Jonathan Enns	Men's Soccer
10/10/2011	Ryan Carrell	Men's Cross Country
10/3/2011	Diana Lake	Volleyball
10/3/2011	Sarah Rohman	Women's Soccer
9/26/2011	Ryan Carrell	Men's Cross Country
9/26/2011	Luis Gonzalez	Men's Soccer
9/19/2011	Andrew Todd	Men's Soccer
9/19/2011	Tiffany Dinh	Women's Cross Country
9/12/2011	Justine Barclay	Women's Soccer
9/12/2011	Luis Gonzalez	Men's Soccer
9/5/2011	Katie Colin	Volleyball
9/5/2011	Valerie Strawn	Women's Soccer
8/16/2011	Tobias Jahn	Men's Basketball
8/16/2011	Reyana Colson	Women's Basketball
6/27/2011	Travis Taijeron	Baseball
6/27/2011	Heather Corder	Women's Track and Field
6/20/2011	Travis Taijeron	Baseball