Bliss Wins Silver at the U20 PanAmerican Games

8/7/2023 9:33:00 AM | Women's Track and Field

LEWISBURG, Pa.- Incoming freshman Evelyn Bliss brilliantly represented America and Bucknell in the Javelin in Puerto Rico at the PanAm Championships by finishing second.

Results

Bliss built upon her first-place showing at the USATF U20 Championships with a new personal record toss of 173-0 (52.73m) to nab silver. Her mark, if tossed in a Bucknell uniform, would rank second in Bison history.

"I'm sure the experience wasn't exactly what Evie was expecting," said Assistant Coach of Throws Ryan Protzman. "She adjusted well and had a strong throw to put her in 2nd in Round 3. Then in Round 6, she hit her new PR of 52.73m (173') for a silver medal in her first international competition. What a way to wrap up her high school career. So excited to get to work in Lewisburg!"

Bliss and the Bison track & field team will return to action this winter for the indoor season.