Payton Myers

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Discus | Hammer
Hometown:
Rainier, Wash.
Height:
5-7
High School:
Plainfield South
Squadron:
40 Warhawks

Personal-Best Marks -- Weight Throw: 44'3" | Hammer Throw: 146'5"

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2016-17: Participated in all five throwing events...competed in the weight throw during six indoor meets...registered a personal-best distance of 44'3" at the Air Force Invitational...ranked second on the team...tallied top-three finishes at the Adams State Qualifier (third, 41'8") and Air Force Collegiate Open (third, 42'10")...threw the hammer in five outdoor meets...posted a career-best 146'5" to take third at the Air Force Twilight Open...also competed in the shot put, discus throw and javelin throw.

HIGH SCHOOL: Plainfield South High School...four-year letterwinner...two-time team captain...registered a career-best throw of 125'8" in the discus as a senior...also played on the volleyball team...named to the High Honor Roll all four years...member of the National Honor Society...received the Presidential Silver Award.

PERSONAL: Full name is Payton Elizabeth Myers...daughter of Joseph and Karen Myers...has four older brothers...majoring in management or biology...future plans include working in medicine...hobbies include listening to music, being with family and anything outdoors (camping, fishing, etc.)...worked at Starbucks for two years...grandfather served in the Air Force...member of Cadet Squadron 40.