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Prep boys’ track: Kafentzis leads Jordan sweep of throwing golds

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:07 MDT

Prep boys’ track: Kafentzis leads Jordan sweep of throwing golds

By Matt Ellis Special to The Tribune

Updated May 18, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Provo • Make it two in a row for Austin Kafentzis. The standout sophomore quarterback on the Jordan football team used his arm strength to secure his second consecutive Class 5A state championship in the javelin Saturday at the state meet. His throw of 179 feet was more than enough to earn him the win, but he entered the competition with higher hopes. Kafentzis holds the state record of 199 feet, 5 inches, and he wanted to be the first one to crack the 200 feet mark Saturday. A host of factors...

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Javelin throwers gather at state track tournament

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:33 MDT

Javelin throwers gather at state track tournament

By Aaron Falk The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 11:48PM MDT

Austin Kafentzis watches video of some of the world’s best athletes, absorbing the details of their throwing motions and release points. The Jordan High star has been taught the importance of proper footwork and torque and achieving the optimum angle; a javelin flies farthest when it is thrown at an angle of 37.5 degrees. But there is another factor equally important for high school javelin throwers: location. Because as track and field athletes head to BYU this weekend for state championships, ...