NSU trio take a step toward July’s Summer Olympics

After winning the javelin June 21, Djimon Gumbs came back the next day and won the shot put, posting an all-comers record with a toss of 19.50 at the BVI Championships. Photo by Southland Conference
The Northwestern State trio of Djimon Gumbs, Diamante Gumbs and Zachaeus Beard took one step toward a trip to Paris on a strong day for all three at their respective meets June 22 Djimon Gumbs took the top spot in the shot put and twin brother Diamante grabbed the victory in the discus on the second day of the British Virgin Islands Championships, while Beard advanced to the semifinals in the U.S…

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