William Woods' Katie French makes 14th-place throw at national championships

William Woods' Katie French earned 14th place out of 23 throwers in the women's shot put Thursday at the 41st annual NAIA National Championships.

French made a 13.19-meter throw to secure her placing on her third throw of the day. She had a 11.50-meter throw on her first one and a 12.99-meter throw on her second one.

Tabor College's Kaileigh Dill led the pack with a 14.37-meter throw.

French will return at 2 p.m. today to throw the discus. Ellie Dimond is set to compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase finals at the same time today.