June 21, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio - University of Memphis track star Aaron Whetstone competed at the 2008 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships today. Whetstone earned a seventh place finish in the triple jump.

Whetstone finished the meet with a final mark of 15.39 meters (50-06.00). He fouled his last two jumps to finish the competition. He will be back in action in two weeks as he will compete at the Olympic Trials in the triple.

The 2008 Olympic Trials will be held from June 27-July 6 in Eugene, Oregon. Along with Whetstone will be Susan King and Gail Lee both competing in the shot put vying for a spot on the Olympic team.