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Nikki Young
Nikki Young
  • Year:
    Sr
  • Hometown:
    Van Wert, Ohio
  • High School:
    Van Wert
  • Events:
    Throws
  • Major:
    Social Work

Bio

2012 at Defiance: Competed in the shot put, discus and hammer throw for Defiance during her first year … Set personal marks of 9.24 meters in the shot put, 28.87 meters in the discus and 32.14 meters in the hammer … Scored an eighth-place finish at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships in the discus with a 28.87 meter throw.

High School: Did not compete in track but lettered three years in basketball, as well as two years in volleyball at Van Wert High.

Personal: Daughter of David and Kelly Young … Majoring in social work with a psychology minor.

News Mentions

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Yellow Jackets run away with HCAC outdoor championship

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The women’s track and field team entered day two of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship with 56...

April 26, 2014

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DC Track and Field wins third straight meet

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The DC Women’s Track and Field scored points aplenty at the Dick Small Tri-Meet and handedly ran away with the meet.

March 31, 2014

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Lady Yellow Jackets capture HCAC Indoor Title

Anderson, Ind. – Capping off an exciting day for DC athletics, the women’s track and field team has been crowned Heartland Collegiate...

February 22, 2014

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Lady Yellow Jackets host the Defiance College Open

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Open took place on Valentine’s Day as the DC women’s track and field hosted the home...

February 14, 2014

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Records fall in DC's first meet of the indoor season

ANGOLA, Ind. – The DC Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams took to the track for the first time this winter season and the...

December 6, 2013