EUGENE, Oregon (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV track & field's Krishna Jayasankar finished 18th overall in the discus throw at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships Saturday at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field.

The junior, who became the first Indian women's thrower to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships and the fourth Indian overall to qualify for the championships, threw a mark of 52.99m (173' 10") on her second of three attempts in flight one. She finished behind Tennessee's Donna Douglas (54.90m, 180' 1") and Kansas State's Tamaiah Koonce (54.85m (179' 11").

By virtue of her performance, Jayasankar earned USTFCCCA Honorable Mention accolades.

QUOTABLE: "We are very proud of Krishna's performance here at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. She has represented herself, India and the UNLV Track & Field program on the highest collegiate stage. Not only is she an amazing athlete, but she is a phenomenal student and person. It has been a thrill to watch Coach Jordan Roach invest into this throws program and I am very grateful to have him on staff. We hope more athletes see the possibilities they can have by becoming a Rebel. Go Rebels!" 

-Head Coach Carmelita Jeter

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