Midland track star sets new shot put record

Published: May. 1, 2024 at 9:42 PM EDT

ONA, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Cabell Midland senior Michael Lunsford is now in select company in the shot put. Over the weekend, he broke Randy Barnes’ record of 66 feet and 9.5 inches with a throw of 68 feet and 6 inches at the Tudor’s Charleston Relays. It had been a record that was set back in 1985. WSAZ Sports caught up with Lunsford as he’s preparing for the state meet coming up in mid-May.