Throughout the week, RI MileSplit will feature some of the top athletes that will be competing at the New Balance Nationals Indoor Championships this weekend (March 13-15).
Alva Hicks, Classical
Alva has often stated this season her overall goal is to break 60 feet in the weight throw. She was less than three-feet shy of the milestone with her victory at the state meet where she had a PB of 57 feet, 6.5 inches. If would be a surprise if Alva doesn't make it to the podium in this event. She has consistently been ranked among the top five from the start of the winter campaign and has thrown more than 55 feet on numerous occasions. She is ranked fifth in the country with teammate Lysah Russell at No. 8. Three of the top four weight-throwers will be at the nationals this weekend, including top-ranked Kaylee Antill of Tri Valley (Ohio), who has a best of 60-2.25.