David Pless

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Senior David Pless established himself as Bates College’s first eight-time All-American male athlete, as well as one of the greats in Division III track and field history, in claiming his third consecutive NCAA indoor shot put title on Saturday (via www.bates.edu)

LEWISTON, Maine — MIT won its third team title in four years, taking away the throne from host Bates, at the 2013 New England Division III Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championships at Walter Slovenski Track on Saturday. (via www.bates.edu)

LEWISTON — David Pless settles into the rather small circle that is his launching pad. He throws his 6-foot-5, 275-pound body into a short, almost violent spin, and releases a 16-pound iron ball that was tucked against his massive neck. (via www.pressherald.com)