April 26, 2002
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue men's 4x100m relay team earned its way into Saturday's final after running a time of 40.69. The quartet of Prentice Stovall, Jamar Green, Kenneth Baxter and Jacques Reeves placed ninth in a preliminary field of 50.
Chris White placed fourth in the open shot put competition with a throw of 53-11.00. He was 18th in the open discus with a throw of 155-6.00.
Nick Swathwood placed ninth in the championship shot put competition with a throw of 54-3.25. Keith McBride placed 13th in the discus with a mark of 160-11.