Indian hammer thrower Harshita Sehrawat secured a sixth-place finish at the prestigious Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the United States, recording a best throw of 59.29m while representing the University of Nebraska.
Competing against some of the top collegiate throwers in the NCAA system, Harshita produced a consistent series in the women’s hammer throw final. Her throws read: 55.24m, 58.06m, 59.29m, 59.05m, 56.09m and 55.59m.
The title was won by Anthonett Nabwe of the University of Minnesota with an impressive best mark of 69.22m.
The Big Ten Championships are among the most competitive conference meets in American collegiate athletics, featuring athletes from some of the strongest NCAA track and field programmes in the country. Universities such as Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Penn State regularly produce Olympians, NCAA champions and international-level athletes, making the event a significant platform for emerging talent.
For Harshita, the result continues her growing exposure on the American collegiate circuit, which has increasingly become an important development pathway for Indian athletes. Training and competing in the NCAA system allows athletes access to high-level coaching, sports science support and regular elite competition throughout the season.
Harshita has steadily improved over the past few years and remains one of India’s promising names in women’s hammer throw. With the 2026 season featuring major international competitions including the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, performances at meets like the Big Ten Championships provide valuable experience against world-class opposition