Lincoln Memorial University Athletics

2023-2024 (Sophomore): Yager steadily improved this season, becoming the first male thrower to score at a conference championship. His mark of 47'11.75" earned him sixth place at the SAC Indoor Championships. His mark in the outdoor hammer holds him at third in program history.

2022-23 (Freshman): Made debut in shot put and weight throw at Commonwealth College Opener, recording a personal collegiate best of 12.06 m (12/3/22)...Threw for personal collegiate best in shot put at Winter Classic with 10.11 m (1/27/23-1/28/23)...Finished 4th in javelin at Margaret Simmons Invite 23 with distance of 34.57 m (3/24/23-3/25/23)...Had Top 10 finishes in discus (29.23 m), hammer throw (30.22 m), and javelin (34.31 m) at Maryville Scots Invitational (4/15/23).

TFRRS Results

Personal: Son of Rebekah Myers and Robert Yager...Has a brother, Andrew.

MORE ABOUT ALEX

Pets: Two cats named Shadow and Rebel
Favorite Event: Javelin
Favorite Athlete: Christian Coleman
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Hobby: Football
Favorite Breakfast Food: Cheese grits
Comfort Movie: John Wick