PERSONAL BESTS:
Javelin, 218-5

NITTANY LION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
On the National Stage
2006: Threw 183' at the NCAA East Regional

At the Big Ten Championships
Outdoor Track
2006: Won the individual title in the javelin, throwing 218-5

Some of Pettner's other accomplishments
2006:
-Took first in the javelin at the Jim Thorpe Meet, acquiring an NCAA Regional mark in the process (218-2)
-Finished sixth overall at the Sea Ray Relays (210")
-Took second place at the Nittany Lion Relays (199-10)
-Finished seventh at the Penn Relays (202-8)

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
-2002 and 2003 Mid-Penn Javelin Champion
-2003 Mid-Penn high jump champion
-Took 2nd place in the 2003 Distric 3 Javelin Championship and 5th in the 2003 PIAA State Javelin Competition

Coach Wenger states:
Allen is a phenomenal athlete. He is the returning Big Ten Champion in the javelin throw and he plans on defending that title this outdoor season at our home track. Allen is working hard and focused on the goals he has set for his final season as a Nittany Lion Javelin thrower. Allen has been a great role model and a natural leader for the javelin corps.

Coach Sullivan states:
The 2006 Big Ten Javelin Champion is looking to continue his dominance in the event not only at the Big Ten level but beyond. An overall great athlete, Alan will take aim at big throws this outdoor season. I am excited to see just how far he can go.

Off the Track with Allen Pettner
Major: Wild Life Science
Nickname: Big Al
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Biking
Favorite Book: Under A Wild Sky
Favorite Entertainer: Johnny Cash
Favorite Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Favorite TV Show: King of the Hill
Favorite Actor: Chris Farley
Favorite Actress: Beverly D'Angelo
Favorite Food: Fried Pickles
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team
Favorite Athlete: Alex Lowe