Arizona's Jordan Geist named Pac-12 field athlete of the year

Arizona thrower Jordan Geist has been named the Pac-12 Men’s Field Athlete of the Year, days after becoming the first Wildcat to win back-to-back shot put championships.

“The University of Arizona Athletic Department is so proud of Jordan for his second consecutive Pac-12 yearly award,” coach Fred Harvey said. “He is a true student-athlete as he is one of the top students in Eller School of Business, and that’s what we all want to celebrate here in Wildcat Country.”

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Geist went undefeated in the shot put during the outdoor season. He set his personal record at the Triton Invitational with a toss of 70 feet 10 inches, which is good for the top mark in the NCAA and the No. 6 throw in the world. Geist will compete in the Tucson Elite Classic this Saturday. He is expected to throw at 8:30 p.m.