A pair of local athletes represented their colleges well and walked away with All American performances at the 2013 NCAA Division III Outdoor Women’s Track and Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on the campus of University of Wisconsin during Memorial Day weekend.

Freshmen Allie Hadley of Bothell and sophomore Melissa Gilkey of Woodinville competed with 20 of the top javelin athletes from around the United States. Over the last few years, Gilkey and Hadley have competed many times against each other in both volleyball and javelin. The two are good friends and their friendship, along with desire to compete, have always brought out their best performances. Both are their high school’s record holders in javelin, as well as former KingCo Champions in the event.

After completing their heat, both advanced to the finals and earned a spot on the podium with champion level performances.

Hadley, who now attends California Lutheran University, was the top seed entering the meet and finished in seventh overall with her best throw of 138 feet, 4 inches.

Gilkey, who now attends Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. and is also an all league member of WU’s women’s basketball team, uncorked a personal record throw of 145 feet, 2 inches to place third.