Mesic Ninth in Shot Put at World University Games

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | Track and Field

Sophomore Florida thrower Kemal Mesic (Sarajevo, Bosnia) posted a ninth-place finish in the men's shot put on Tuesday evening at the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia.

Mesic, a 2009 United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-America selection for the Gators both indoors and outdoors, finished with a toss of 60-3.25/18.37m in the event's final.

Earlier in the day, he finished seventh in his preliminary flight with a throw of 60-7.75/18.48m on his second attempt.

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