EUGENE, Ore. – University of Missouri track and field's Callan Saldutto earned a bronze medal in men's javelin on day one of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field on Wednesday.

Saldutto used a personal-best throw of 76.88m (252-3) on his first attempt to capture third place. His result marks the best finish of any Tiger in men's javelin in school history, topping Alex Pascal's fourth-place mark in 2017.

Saldutto earned First-Team All-America honors for his placement, marking his first time receiving the recognition and becoming the ninth men's javelin All-America recognition in school history.

After the first day of competition, Missouri is tied for 11th in the team standings with six points.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 – NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS - DAY ONE
Field Events	Place-Athlete-Mark | Notes (PR = personal record)
Javelin (M)	3rd – Callan Saldutto: 76.88m (252-3), PR

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Mizzou returns to action for day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday, where Barrio's javelin finals and Burnett's 100m semifinals are set for 7:15 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. CT, respectively.

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