SPOKANE, Wash. - Kory Kemp posted an automatic NCAA qualifying mark in the javelin, leading a Whitworth track and field effort at the CC of Spokane Field Event & Distance Carnival. Five Pirates either posted or improved national qualifying marks on Wednesday afternoon at Spokane Falls Community College.

Kemp is headed back to the NCAA Championships

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Kemp, who finished third in the javelin at the 2007 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, guaranteed his return this season with a throw of 205'-9", which surpasses the NCAA DIII automatic qualifying standard of 205-1. In addition, freshman Alex Hymel improved his personal record and provisionally qualified for the NCAA championships with a throw of 193'-3".

Brandon Howell posted a strong provisional NCAA qualifying time in the 800 meter run by winning the event in 1:51.75. His time currently ranks fifth in DIII.

Jeff Kintner won the shot put and improved his NCAA Division III qualifying mark with a distance of 52'-11".

Kristen Dormaier not only earned a provisional qualifying mark in the triple jump, she broke her own school record while winning the event with a distance of 37'-9.5". She had set the previous record of 37-0.25 earlier this spring. Dormaier also finished second in the long jump with a PR of 17'-11".

The NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships will take place May 22-24 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

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