WWU javelin thrower Bethany Drake rapidly transforms into best in school history

A wide range of emotional reactions comes to mind when an athlete generates a lasting, awe-inspiring moment with a clutch performance.

Sheer joy, an elation-filled yell, maybe tears of happiness, but laughter?

Sure enough, last week when Western Washington University sophomore javelin thrower Bethany Drake broke the school record with a throw of 169 feet, 6 inches, she shared a humorous moment with teammate Katie Reichert.