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DeCesare Set to Compete at USATF U-20 National Championships on Thursday
6/18/2025 2:00:00 PM | Women's Track & Field
EUGENE, Ore. – First-year Brown track and field athlete Giana DeCesare qualified for the USATF U-20 National Championships in Eugene, Oregon. She will compete in the hammer throw event on Thursday, June 19 at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST).
DeCesare had an instant impact in her first season with the Bears. She competed at four outdoor meets, setting her best mark of 52.98 meters at Ivy League Heps. She finished seventh at Heps and surpassed the automatic qualifying mark of 52.50 meters for the U-20 Nationals.
"Giana had a successful first-year campaign in the hammer throw as she improved her personal best several times," said Associate Head Coaching Chair for Throwing Events Darcy Wilson. "This hard work culminated in a successful U20 qualifying mark, as this is any young thrower's goal. I am especially proud that Giana is representing Brown at this national level."
Before arriving at Brown, DeCesare was a two-time USATF Junior Olympics All-American in the hammer throw. She'll look to add to her resume and represent Brown well on Thursday.
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DeCesare had an instant impact in her first season with the Bears. She competed at four outdoor meets, setting her best mark of 52.98 meters at Ivy League Heps. She finished seventh at Heps and surpassed the automatic qualifying mark of 52.50 meters for the U-20 Nationals.
"Giana had a successful first-year campaign in the hammer throw as she improved her personal best several times," said Associate Head Coaching Chair for Throwing Events Darcy Wilson. "This hard work culminated in a successful U20 qualifying mark, as this is any young thrower's goal. I am especially proud that Giana is representing Brown at this national level."
Before arriving at Brown, DeCesare was a two-time USATF Junior Olympics All-American in the hammer throw. She'll look to add to her resume and represent Brown well on Thursday.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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