34th Arcadia Invitational

Boys Discus Throw

April 14, 2001 at Arcadia CA High School

Nik Arrhenius gets national record: 234-3

Detailed Results - Anatomy of a missile launch: Nik's record throw in sequence

Nik Arrhenius uncoils and throws (above); seems to wonder "What have I done?" (below) when 234' is announced as fans erupt. Photos by John Dye
Interviewed by Doug Speck with a portable loud speaker afterward, Arrhenius said he had been "messing up" at the end of the throw and adjusted his technique a bit during the competition. Nik's series got better with each throw until the record came on the last throw: F 196-6 199-0 217-0 217-8 234-3 His thoughts when he released the last throw? "I knew it was more than 220; I didn't know anything after that. It rode the wind pretty good." His goals for the season starting out: "To break the record, I guess." His goal now after breaking the record: "I guess to beat that (again); I don't know, I can't even think yet. I think I can throw better." Has he made a college choice for next year? "Not yet. I'm still making some visits."

Detailed Results

                          Event 63 Men's Discus Throw                          
                                                                               
                      Finals - Results  - Saturday 04/14/01                    
                                                                               
       PLACE ATHLETE NAME            YR SCHOOL              MARK               
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           1 Arrenhius, Nick         12 MOUNTAIN VIEW, OREM 234'03.00"         
           2 Shields, Sean           12 ARROYO GRANDE,ARROY 202'04.00"         
           3 Ruziecki, Brian         11 HUNTINGTON BEACH,HU 188'02.00"         
           4 O'Neill, William        12 CLOVIS WEST,FRESNO, 185'06.00"         
           5 Duerin, David           12 LEUZINGER,LAWNDALE, 177'05.00"         
           6 Rider, Jason            12 MURRIETA VALLEY,MUR 172'09.00"         
           7 Van Dale, Hans          12 APTOS,APTOS, CA     166'04.00"         
           8 Seefeld, Kurt           11 MARIN CATHOLIC, HAY 164'01.00"         
           9 Fry, Rick               12 ESPERANZA,ANAHEIM,C 161'04.00"         
          10 Moon, Brian             12 BISHOP O'DOWD,OAKLA 161'03.00"         
          11 Pedersen, Jeff          12 SIERRA, TOLLHOUSE,  160'01.00"         
          12 Beecher, Brodee         12 SOUTH, BAKERSFIELD, 158'11.00"         
          13 Deboer, Anthony         12 RANCHO BUENA VISTA, 157'03.00"         
          14 Campbell, Marcus        12 WOOD, VACAVILLE, CA 156'07.00"         
          15 Chester, Chris          12 TUSTIN, TUSTIN, CA  151'00.00"         
          16 Credick, Ryan           12 CAMARILLO,CAMARILLO 150'09.00"         
          17 Gocong, Chris           12 CARPINTERIA,CARPINT 144'05.00"         
          18 Fruguglietti, J.P.      12 BAKERSFIELD CHRISTI 141'05.00"         
          19 Plowman, Matt           11 ESPERANZA,ANAHEIM,C 137'06.00"         




                           Event 1 Men's Discus Throw                          
                                                                               
                      Finals - Results  - Saturday 04/14/01                    
                                                                               
       PLACE ATHLETE NAME            YR SCHOOL              MARK               
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           1 Shortenhaus, Dave       11 LAS LOMAS HIGH,LAS  171'11.00"         
           2 Holt, Matt              12 RIGHETTI, SANTA MAR 170'11.00"         
           3 Antonio, Brook          12 BUENA,SIERRA VISTA, 168'07.00"         
           4 Clark, Vince            12 GRANITE HILLS,EL CA 161'09.00"         
           5 Hill, Chris             11 PALO ALTO, PALO ALT 158'10.00"         
           6 Fannin, Cody            12 CLOVIS WEST,FRESNO, 157'09.00"         
           7 Rochelle, Andre         12 LEUZINGER,LAWNDALE, 155'05.00"         
           8 Hammerquist, Kyle        9 BERKELEY,BERKELEY,C 154'10.00"         
           9 Morgan, Jarered         11 LA QUINTA, LA QUINT 154'02.00"         
          10 Jones, Travis           12 ESPERANZA,ANAHEIM,C 153'03.00"         
          11 Kemp, Javon             12 SOUTH, BAKERSFIELD, 153'00.00"         
          12 St. Pierre, Sam         11 CHINO,CHINO,CA      151'11.00"         
          13 Smith, Richie           12 GRANITE HILLS,EL CA 150'05.00"         
          14 Figueriedo, John        12 SULTANA, HESPERIA,  147'00.00"         
          15 Swanson, Mike           10 ESPERANZA,ANAHEIM,C 145'08.00"         
          16 Grasmeyer, Justin       11 VALLEY CHRISTIAN, C 144'08.00"         
          17 Hayes, Dillon           12 TUSTIN, TUSTIN, CA  142'06.00"         
          18 Altergott, Trevor       11 ESPERANZA,ANAHEIM,C 141'02.00"         
          19 Gudino, Sergio          12 CLAREMONT,CLAREMONT 137'05.00"         
          20 Griffin, Charlie        12 LOGAN,UNION CITY,CA 126'04.00"         

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