photo by Vic Sailer / PhotoRun
South Huntington (St. Anthony's) NY jr. Walter Henning, the record-breaking weight thrower indoors at both national meets, has continued his record spree outdoors.
An all-comers meet at St.Anthony's Sunday, March 26, which included multiple hammer competitions, was the site for two more Henning records. With the 6-kg. hammer, used for World and US Junior competitions, Henning broke the USR with a 226-8.5 in his only fair throw. The old mark was 224-0 by Nick Owens (Shelton, WA) in 2003.
Plagued by fouls all day, Henning also had just one fair throw with the 16-lb. (college/pro) implement (194-11), but hit three with the HS 12-pounder to make more history. His best was 237-5 (he also had 234+), breaking the 231-2 junior-class record held by Adam Midles (Capital HS, Olympia WA) since 2001, and becoming the No. 3 prep all-time overall.
Henning opened his outdoor season in a meet at Iona Prep March 18. Due to the limitations of the facility he could not throw the HS hammer and had to throw the 16-pounder. He reportedly put together an extremely impressive series of 189-11, and junior class records of 195-2, and 198-2 (official results not yet received). He is now No. 6 all-time in that event.
Henning's next meet is April 8th in RI with the 12lb and 6k hammer.
Henning at Nike Indoor Nationals
photo by Vic Sailer / PhotoRun