Malachi Sparling

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Marion, Ohio
High School:
Pleasant
Position:
Hammer

Personal-Best Marks
Weight Throw: 54'3¼" | Hammer Throw: 169'7"

JUNIOR YEAR | 2015-16: Competed in the weight throw during seven indoor meets...posted a career-best throw of 54'3¼" to finish second at the Adams State Qualifier...competed in the hammer throw once during the outdoor season...recorded a distance of 169'7" at the Air Force Twilight Open...academic all-conference selection. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2014-15 -- FRESHMAN YEAR | 2013-14: Did not compete on the track and field team. HIGH SCHOOL: Pleasant High School...received numerous awards in football. PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Laurel Sparling...father played football at Mount Union...has six siblings...majoring in civil engineering...future plans include becoming an EOD...served as Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Officer...named Outstanding Squad Staff during 2015 Basic Cadet Training...nickname is "Sparls"...hobbies include guitar, camping and working on his Bronco (Gwen)...can tap-dance...worked the Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory (FERL) over the summer...also completed the Powered Flight program...member of Cadet Squadron 12.