Athlete of the week: Nebraska Wesleyan’s Avery Decker

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Division III National Champion, and a new school record holder; That’s what Nebraska Wesleyan’s Avery Decker became this weekend, winning gold in Women’s Javelin throw.

Decker, the Senior delivered gold Thursday while competing in day one of the Championships in Ohio.

And, she did it in style. On Decker’s very first throw, she reached 48.70 meters. It’s a new school record, and the sixth longest throw in Division III history…

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