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Event	Best Performances
Shot Put (12lb)	52' 2"
Shot Put (16lb)	44' 8"

2024-25: Indoor - Seventh in shot put (44’ 8”) and 12th in weight throw (41’ 11.5”) at Fast Times Before Finals… Eighth in shot put (44’ 1.25”) at Spartan Invite… Eighth in shot put (41’ 5.75”) and ninth in weight throw (42’ 1.25”) at Moravian Invite… Fifth in shot put (45’ 8”) at Lehigh… 12th in shot put (44’ 11.75”) at Fast Track Invite… 14th in shot put (45’ 6.75”) at Bucknell Tuneup… 11th in shot put (46’ 10.5”) at Patriot League Championships.

Outdoor - 12th in shot put (44’) at Bob Davidson Team Challenge… Ninth in shot put (43’ 11.5”) and seventh in hammer throw (125’ 6”) at Lafayette Open… Fourth in shot put (45’ 2.5”) vs. Lehigh… Fourth in shot put (43’ 10.75”) at Bill Butler Invitational… 13th in shot put (43’ 8”) at Bucknell Team Challenge… 25th in hammer throw (120’ 3”) and eighth in shot put (46’ 2.25”) at Covert Classic… 13th in shot put (44’ 3”) at Patriot League Championships.

2023-24: Indoor - Seventh in shot put (46’ 7.75”) at Spartan Invite… 11th in shot put (43’ 7.75”) at Moravian Invitational… Fifth in shot put (47’ 2.25”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… Eighth in shot put (45’ 7.75”) at DeSchriver Invitational… Seventh in shot put (48’ 10.25”), personal best, at Fast Track Invite… 13th in shot put (47’ 9.75”) at Patriot League Championships.

Outdoor - Fifth in shot put (46’ 10.75”) at Towson Spring Opener… Third in shot put (45’ 9.25”) at Maryland Invitational… Seventh in shot put (45’ 3.75”) at Lafayette Open… Fifth in shot put (45’ 3.75”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… 14th in shot put (43’ 10.5”) at Bucknell Team Challenge… 13th in shot put (46’ 2”) at Patriot League Championships.

Why did you choose Lafayette?
During my first visit to Lafayette, I felt a strong connection to the campus. The welcoming feeling that I received made it feel like I was meant to be here. The close proximity to home, the strong alumni network, and the prestigious academic programs here at Lafayette helped cement my decision.

What is your favorite event on track? Why?
My favorite event would be Shot Put simply because it allowed me to become stronger both physically and mentally. I have also met a lot of amazing people through Shot Put.

High School: Placed 4th at Indoor Monmouth County Relays… Placed 3rd at the Monmouth County Indoor Championship for Boys Shot Put... Placed 2nd at Central Group 4 Indoor Sectional Championship… Placed 4th at Central Group 4 Outdoor Sectional Championship… Member of the National Honors Society… Member of the Music, Video, and Production Program for four years at Howell High School.

Personal: Son of William and Mary Downey... Has an older sister, Cecilia... Born on Apr. 1, 2004.