COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Michael Bryan kicked off the NCAA West Regional with an NCAA-qualifying performance in the men's hammer throw on Wednesday at E.B. Cushing Stadium.
 
Bryan had one legal mark in the men's hammer throw, which is all he needed to qualify for the NCAA Championships in June. He threw the hammer 66.30m/217-6 to earn ninth place and a ticket to Eugene, Oregon.
 
"Michael has truly fashioned together one of the special seasons in the history of Shocker Track and Field," said Director of Track and Field Steve Rainbolt. "Qualifying for the NCAA finals in Eugene is another major accomplishment in a year full of major accomplishments. I am super proud of Michael and I am really looking forward to his pursuit of All-America status at Hayward Field in Eugene."
 
Bryan is set for his first trip to the NCAA Championships. The West Regional was his first appearance at any NCAA postseason event.
 
Antonio Norman advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's 110-meter hurdles, which are set for Friday. He ran a time of 13.84 and advanced on a time qualifier.
 
Zack Penrod finished fourth in his heat of the 1,500 meters to advance to Friday's quarterfinals. His time of 3:45.46 was the 13th-best time in the first round. 
 
Jed Helker also ran in the 1,500 meters, but missed out on a qualifying spot by .56 seconds. Helker finished in 28th, which was 17 spots better than his seeding coming in.
 
Cory Martens also outperformed his seeding significantly. Martens was projected to finish 38th in the hammer throw, but beat that ranking by 14 spots. He took 22nd with a toss of 61.81m/202-9.
 
All three Shocker qualifiers in the men's javelin saw their seasons come to an end in Texas. Davis Dubbert led the Shocker trio, finishing 23rd with a mark of 62.11m/203-9. Taran Taylor took 24th with a toss of 61.86m/202-11. Cauy Lindsay outperformed his projection, beating his seeding by 11 spots, taking 35th with a mark of 58.74m/192-8.
 
The Shocker men return to action with quarterfinals of the 110-meter hurdles and 1,500 meters. Shockers will be represented in the triple jump, high jump and 3,000-meter steeplechase.
 
The Wichita State women kick off their portion of the West Regional on Thursday with representation in the javelin, long jump and first round of the 1,500 meters. The first event Thursday begins at 1:30 p.m.
 
Men's Individual Results
 
1,500 Meters (First Round)
13. Zack Penrod – 3:45.46Q
28. Jed Helker – 3:46.57
 
110-Meter Hurdles (First Round)
18. Antonio Norman – 13.84q
 
Hammer Throw
9. Michael Bryan – 66.30m/217-6q
22. Cory Martens – 61.81m/202-9
 
Javelin
23. Davis Dubbert – 62.11m/203-9
24. Taran Taylor – 61.86m/202-11
35. Cauy Lindsay – 58.74m/192-8