The University of Akron Athletics
2010-11 Track and Field

Kory Place
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 270
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Bluffton, Ohio
- High School:
- Bluffton HS
PERSONAL RECORDS
Shot Put (Indoor): 48-06.00 – Akron Opener (Jan. 8, 2010)
Weight Throw (Indoor): 50-00.00 – Zips Invitational (Feb. 18, 2011)
Shot Put (Outdoor): 49-03.75 – Northeast Ohio Invitational (Apr. 9, 2010)
Hammer (Outdoor): 138-10 – Northeast Ohio Invitational (Apr. 9, 2010)
as a Sophomore (2011)
• Competed in five meets during the indoor season and four meets during the outdoor season
• Recorded a throw of 47-05.25 in the shot put at the Kent Dual
• Also recorded a PR toss of 50-00.00 in the weight throw at the Zips Invitational
as a Freshman (2010)
• Competed in five indoor and two outdoor meets
• Finished fifth in the outdoor shot put (49-03.75) at the Northeast Ohio Invitational
Prior to Akron
• Was second in the shot put at the Ohio Division III state meet as a junior (56-2.75), helping Bluffton High School to the team title
• His mark was also a school record
• Also a standout basketball player, earning first team All-NWC honors










