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<p>Ian Waltz throws during a qualifying round for the men's discus at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Monday, June 25, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p>

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Waltz moves on to discus finals
June 26, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Waltz moves on to discus finals

Former Post Falls standout fifth in preliminaries

EUGENE, Ore. - Former Post Falls High standout Ian Waltz placed fifth in the men's discus preliminaries at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Monday, recording a 61.30 meter throw in his first attempt. Lance Brooks leads the event with a 64.80, Russ Winger's 62-61 was good enough for second, and Jarred Rome is in third with a 61.84 toss.