Best NWAC programs for the Hammer, 2026 Outdoor

NWAC · Hammer · 2026 Outdoor

Men: Spokane CC, rated 99, led by Jediah Darrell (#1 on the national list, 59.41m) with 4 athletes on the list. Women: Spokane CC, rated 99, led by Daisy Lemley (#1 on the national list, 50.09m) with 4 athletes on the list. Each program scores its best four athletes on the national list, weighted 1.0, 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25.

Spokane CCJediah Darrell #1 · 59.41m · Dylan Akre #5 · 52.63m · Ethan Linerud #7 · 50.54m · Donovan McEwan #14 · 43.23m4 on the list99

Clackamas CCLander Marak #2 · 56.12m · Steven Ward #3 · 55.03m · Ethan Aman #4 · 54.96m · Robert Akers #6 · 51.95m4 on the list98

Umpqua CCDayshaun Lumley #13 · 44.26m · Layne Percell #15 · 43.15m · Donovan McDermott #23 · 35.61m3 on the list77

Everett CCAvery Brennan #10 · 45.28m · Ilya Grabovskiy #25 · 33.29m · Owen Novak #28 · 25.41m · Jacob Huntley #29 · 24.48m4 on the list74

5CClark CollegeNico Valdez #8 · 45.93m1 on the list74

Olympic CollegeCole Skipper #9 · 45.81m · Sypress Aupa'ua #27 · 31.27m2 on the list74

Lane CCLuke Chase #12 · 44.37m1 on the list72

Programs need at least one athlete inside the championship field (the number of Hammer entrants at the NWAC national meet) to be ranked. Marks are wind-legal; aided marks are replaced by the athlete's legal best.

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What is the best NWAC men's Hammer program?

Spokane CC in 2026 Outdoor, ahead of Clackamas CC and Umpqua CC. 7 NWAC programs had an athlete inside the national championship field.

What is the best NWAC women's Hammer program?

Spokane CC in 2026 Outdoor, ahead of Clackamas CC and Lane CC. 4 NWAC programs had an athlete inside the national championship field.

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