Lincoln East’s Sam Cappos launches past state meet shot put record

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Spartan was victorious Wednesday after setting a new Class A shot put record.

Sam Cappos, a senior at Lincoln East, broke the state meet record – which had stood for over 40 years – with a throw of 63 feet, 9.75 inches.

And along with the new record, Cappos took home the gold.

The previous record – 62 feet, 11.5 inches – had been set by Omaha Central’s Larry Station in 1982.

State track is underway! Lincoln East’s Sam Cappos warming up. He’s in the hunt for gold in the shot put. @EastSpartans @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/zhjmPlitSR

— Lauren Michelson (@LaurenMichelson) May 17, 2023