Kirt Thompson left his mark on the NCAA DII record book. That is easy to do when you are throwing the javelin and even easier when you throw it like Thompson. The former Ashland standout did his best work at the NCAA DII Outdoor Championships, where he won three consecutive national titles from 1994 to 1996 and notched two legendary efforts. Thompson’s second NCAA crown came after an incredible competition that saw three men surpass the old divisional record. The following year, Thompson left no doubt with a resounding victory where he won by more than 20 feet and bettered his record to 78.06m (256-1). Thompson would top the NCAA DII all-time chart for the next 27 years until his record eventually fell in 2023.