University of Louisiana shot put thrower Albert Fournette finished a solid sophomore campaign at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Friday evening at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
Fournette, a two-time All-Sun Belt shot put thrower, did not record a mark at the NCAA Championships after making a foul in three attempts. However, the sophomore did earn Honorable Mention All-American honors.
"He put all of his effort in every throw," said UL volunteer assistant coach Dr. David Bellar. "I was very happy to see Albert have the ability to gear up and try to put himself in the mix. He has some work to do before the next season starts, but I think we will be going back to more national meets in the future."
The sophomore from New Orleans finished among the top-24 in the nation after recording a record throw of 59-3 (18.07m) at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary on May 26.
"It's a great accomplishment to be one of the 24 throwers to make it here," said Fournette. "I am going to work hard during the offseason and hopefully return next year."
Earlier in the season, Fournette broke a 26-year old UL record in the shot put with a throw of 57-7 ¾ (17.57m) at the Leon Johnson NSU Invitational.
Fournette was the first Ragin' Cajuns track & field athlete to reach the NCAA Outdoor Championships since Lawrence Willis accomplished the feat in 2004.