Cadet finishes second at track and field championships

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U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Dana Pounds wrapped up an incredible season with a second-place showing at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships here June 23.

Pounds, the top collegiate javelin thrower once again, threw 177 feet, 4 inches to place second overall behind American record-holder Kim Kreiner. Kreiner, a competitor for the Nike team, tossed 184-7 to win the event.

With the strong showing against the nation’s top athletes, Pounds wrapped up an incredible season that included national, regional and conference championship titles, officials said.