KSU’s Daniel Haugh qualifies for Paris Olympics

Daniel Haugh, former Kennesaw State athlete and current assistant coach, qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the hammer throw. Haugh finished first in the finals of the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday in Eugene, Ore.

Haugh had three throws of over 72 meters in the final. His second throw landed at 76.10m (249′8). His third throw of the day was a season-best toss of 79.51m (260′10″) which won him the event.

“Champions are going to do what champions do,” Kennesaw coach Cale McDaniel said in a statement released by the school. “…. Daniel is not only a great advocate for our program but he is a great young man that is a great example of excellence in our sport. So happy for a home-grown Georgia boy and Kennesaw state man to continue to show he is one of the world’s best.”

Haugh is the first former student-athlete in KSU history in the Division I era to qualify for the Olympics twice. Colleen Thorburn Smith played softball for the Owls from 1992-95 and represented Canada at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympic Games. The track and field portion of the Summer Olympics are scheduled for Aug. 1-11.

About the Author

Haynes King saves the day as Georgia Tech beats Colorado

Georgia Tech wins at Colorado in the season opener for both teams.

Langston Hughes’ Tre Page III pivotal in Tarleton State upset of Army

Atlanta native Tre Page III, who was part of Langston Hughes' 2022 state championship team, scored Tarleton State's first touchdown on Friday.

Georgia Tech’s offensive line answers the call in win at Colorado

The Yellow Jackets leaned on its offensive line to seal a 27-20 win over Colorado on Friday night.

2h ago

The Latest

Credit: AP

Kennesaw State sends message in 1-point loss to ACC opponent

Georgia State and Dell McGee have Lane Kiffin’s attention ahead of opener

Expect adversity: Georgia State gears up for fast-paced Ole Miss

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Georgia could restart regional energy, water reviews for data center proposals

Georgia is weighing rule changes to once again make certain data centers disclose information about their resource requirements to local planning authorities.

From Ponzi fallout to party power: Frost dynasty clings to Coweta GOP

By the end of the two-hour meeting, Brant Frost V had stepped down as Coweta County GOP chair. But in a show of his continued influence, he took on a new role.

After a decade of delays, $148M renovation to Cross Keys High begins

The $148 million project is expected to be completed in 2028. The school, which serves about 1,600 students, will remain open during construction.