James Eblen Season 2016-17

Pos.THROWS
YearFreshman
HometownCenterville, Ohio

PRIOR TO UC: A 2015 graduate of Centerville High School (Centerville, Ohio)… competed for the Elks in track & field (four years) and also was part of the rowing team… threw the shot put and discus for the Elks, but primarily focused on the hammer during outdoor season and weight indoors… outdoors, competed in the Ohio State Hammer Championships four times… placed sixth twice for his top showings… competed in the 2013 New Balance Outdoor Nationals, placing 15th overall… indoors, competed in the Ohio Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC) state meet twice… placed fifth as junior and eighth as senior… competed in the 2015 New Balance Indoor National Championships, placing 18th overall.

Personal: Born April 18, 1997… son of Jeff and Karla Eblen… has two siblings: brother Matthew and sister Madison… plans to major in sports administration.

Personal Bests - Indoor
Weight (25#) – 19.38m/63-07.00 (HS)

Personal Bests - Outdoor
Hammer (6kg) – 58.80m/192-11 (HS)