Messerschmidt, a senior, won the shot put (14.39 meters; 48-11), discus throw (42.49 meters; 139-5) and hammer throw (54.06 meters; 177-4) at the Central Open on April 16. His personal-best effort in the shot put ranks third in the Iowa Conference. Messerschmidt remains first in the hammer (16th in Division III) and fourth in the discus based on prior efforts.
