GENEVA, OHIO – Cortland sophomore Cheyenne McPeek (Johnson City) finished 21st nationally in the hammer throw during the final day of competition at the 2025 NCAA Division III Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The three-day event was held at the SPIRE Institute.
 
McPeek finished with a distance of 46.20 meters (151' 7"). She opened at 41.90 meters, followed by her 46.20-meter toss, and she fouled on her third attempt and did not qualify for the nine-person finals. Wartburg's Emma True won the national title at 59.21 meters (194' 3").
 
McPeek was making her first NCAA appearance and was Cortland's lone women's competitor at the national meet. She was seeded 14th with a school-record throw of 53.66 meters, which she accomplished to win the SUNYAC title in the event in early May.

Coach's Corner - Comments from Cortland Head Coach Steve Patrick:

Your first NCAA championships is almost always a very stressful experience, especially if you're here as the only member of the women's team. When you're out here for three days before competition, there's a lot of time to think and stress, which almost never helps. After a rough first attempt, Cheyenne fought back with a better second effort and a very solid third attempt, but unfortunately on that one she drifted a bit and put it into the door. She went after the throw though - being aggressive instead of timid. Overall it was a great learning experience for her to finish off a really good first season with us!

That closes our 2025 season - it's been quite a year to remember! We appreciate the efforts of our student-athletes, the example and support that our alumni have provided, and the support from family, friends, loved ones, and the greater college community.