Ashland University senior classman Brent Fairbanks joined the MileSplit Ohio podcast to discuss his NCAA Division 2 national title in the weight throw event and his rise up the throwing ranks.
The 2017 Austintown Fitch graduate also noted his biggest coaching influences at the high school and college levels plus debriefed on his plans to continue to compete post-collegiately, and more.
Time Stamps ~
- 0:00 -- Episode Introduction
- 2:30 -- Starting track and field in middle school
- 5:30 -- Embracing work in the weight room
- 7:55 -- The training dynamics with teammates at Fitch
- 10:50 -- Highlighting the elite competitors he faced in high school
- 12:55 -- Noting the biggest accomplishments of high school career
- 15:55 -- Discussing the transition to heavier implements at college level
- 18:20 -- Celebrating his coaching influences, Coach Logan & Coach Cassano
- 26:40 -- Reviewing his national title effort at 2022 indoor championships
- 31:30 -- Breaking down his big 22.73m throw to win nationals
- 32:50 -- Going for broke on final two throws that ended as fouls
- 33:45 -- Assessing the areas of strengths and weakness in his throwing game
- 36:05 -- Offering tips for improvement to young throwers
- 40:40 -- Talking Trevor Bassitt and his influence on the Ashland program
- 43:10 -- 2022 outdoor season goals and unfinished business at the college level
- 45:00 -- Plans to continue throwing post-collegiately
- 46:50 -- Episode Conclusion
