Garza Throws Olympic A Standard In The Discus At Salinas

Senior throws lifetime-best 211-7 at Big Throws Classic

Senior All-American Greg Garza is one step closer to achieving the Olympic dream after throwing a U.S. Olympic Trials "A" qualifier in the discus at the Big Throws Classic in Salinas on Wednesday. Garza threw a lifetime-best 211-8 (64.53) to finish third overall in a competition which featured some of the top professional discus throwers in the nation.

That mark improved on his season-best (204-9) and lifetime-best (208-11) and makes the senior eligible for...