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2015 Women's Track and Field Roster

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Calista Lyon

Calista Lyon

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Biography

2015: Was on the roster, but did not compete for the Golden Eagles due to injury in her final year with the program. For her career, had best marks of 186-6 in the discus, 39-3.25 in the shot put and 146-10 in the hammer in outdoor track and field. Had best marks of 40-8.75 in the shot put and 43-1 in the weight throw in indoor track and field. Finished her career No. 2 all-time at Cal State LA in the discus and No. 7 in the hammer in outdoor track and field and No. 8 in the weight throw and No. 9 in the shot put in indoor track and field.

2014: Was sidelined once again by injury and has not competed since winning a national title in 2012.

2013: Did not compete for the Golden Eagles because of injury and was a red-shirt.

2012: Was the NCAA Division II national champion in the discus. Was named the NCAA Division II Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the USTFCCCA. Had a best mark of 186-6 that is No. 3 all-time in NCAA Division II and No. 2 all-time at Cal State L.A. Also won the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship in the discus and placed fifth in the hammer throw. Shared the department's 2011-12 Billie Jean King Award with Tuekeha Huntley as Cal State L.A.'s top female athlete. Also had best marks of 39-3.25 in the shot put and 146-10 in the hammer. Also competed well in indoor track and field and had best marks of 40-8.75 in the shot put and 43-1 in the weight throw.

At N.M.I.T.: Was named the Student of the Year.

At Tallangatta Secondary College: Competed in track and field, netball and tennis.

Personal: Daughter of Glenn and Jocelyn Lyon. Majoring in fine art/studio art. Enjoys camping, road trips and traveling.  Lists training under Jurgen Schult in Germany as her most exciting experience in sports.

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  • 2013Junior

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  • 2014Junior

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  • 2015Senior

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