Former Jackson track and field star Jill Rushin claims another individual SEC title for Mizzou

Jackson graduate and University of Missouri senior Jill Rushin added another Southeastern Conference title to her list of achievements on Saturday.

Rushin's throw of 56 feet, 2 inches was good for first place in the shot put at the SEC Outdoor Championships.

LSU's Tori Bliss was second with a distance of 55-11 3/4 while Rushin's Mizzou teammate Kearston Peoples was third at 55-2.

Rushin, who earned second-team all-American status in the event last season, repeated as the SEC shot put champion.

She has also earned first-team all-American status for the event indoors.

-- From staff report