Gilbert is Athlete of the Week

Kokomo Tribune - Monday, April 29, 2018

 

Kelly Lafferty Gerber | Kokomo Tribune
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Western senior Tyler Gilbert lets the discus fly during the 94th Kokomo Relays at Walter Cross Field on Saturday. The defending state champ won with a throw of 183-1 which broke meet, school and area records.

• NAME: Tyler Gilbert
• SPORT: Boys track and field
• SCHOOL: Western
• GRADE: Senior

• ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Gilbert turned in a dominant showing in winning the discus competition in the 94th Kokomo Relays. The 2017 state champion's throw of 183 feet, 1 inch broke meet, school and area records. Demetris Gaines (Western, 1979) and Blake Donson (Eastern, 2010) shared the previous all-time area best with throws of 177-5. Gilbert received the KT-sponsored Walter Cross Award following the relays.