The Top Returning Shot Putter at last years State Meet is already pushing through in 2016. Lancaster's Colin Blair, who placed 4th last year at Indoor States, set a personal best in winning the event at Section 6's opening weekend. The mark of 59-7.5 is a lifetime best for the senior, bettering even his Outdoor PR of 58-1.5.
Blair burst into the State Spotlight last year, mostly for his battles with in-section rival Sam Wray. The two went 1-2 in the Discus at the Spring State Meet, and are expected to battle in the Shot Put circle indoors. 60-feet is generally considered the barrier between good and great in HS athletics, and has been a good indicator of the possibility of making the podium.
Of the past ten years, only four of them have been without a 60-foot throw in New York. Those include 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2012. New York has had a 60-foot thrower for the past three years. Will Blair join those select few? Stay tuned to MileSplit to find out.