California teen stripped of track title after imitating iconic celebration

High school sprinter stripped of California state title after fire extinguisher celebration

North Salinas High sophomore Clara Adams ran the fastest time in the girls’ 400-meter finals at the California Interscholastic Federation State Track & Field Finals last weekend.

Sophomore Student Sprinter from North Salinas High School Disqualified After Taking State Title Over Post Race Celebration

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Clara Adams, a sophomore student sprinter at North Salinas High School was stripped of her 400 meter state championship title due to a celebration after the race. Adam's sprayed her shoes with a fire extinguisher, her title taken moments after. Along with the chance to compete in her next race that day, the 200 meter. KION'S Lindsey Selzer sat down with Clara Adams and talked about what happened, and what's next for Clara.…

Teen loses track title after imitating iconic celebration

(KTLA) – A high school track star was stripped of her title after celebrating her win in an iconic way, which also drew the ire of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) officials. Clara Adams, a 16-year-old North Salinas High School sophomore, had just finished first in the girls' 400-meter race in Clovis on Saturday when video showed her walking over to the stands with a smile on her face and retrieving a fire extinguisher from her father…

Title Revoked Over Teen Track Champion Celebration While Trans Athlete Takes the Podium

Clara Adams crossed the finish line first in the 400-meter state championship—but walked away in tears after being stripped of her title for celebrating like an Olympian. The ruling has sparked outrage across the country. Key Facts: Clara Adams won the California high school girls’ 400-meter final on Saturday but was disqualified for using a fire extinguisher in her post-race celebration. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) deemed h…

High School Track Champion Disqualified for Spraying Her Feet with Fire Extinguisher in Celebration

California high school runner Clara Adams was disqualified and stripped of her gold medal after she celebrated on the track with a fire extinguisher on Saturday, May 31.

Fire extinguisher celebration costs 16-year-old California state track title

A 16-year-old high school sprinter won the 400-meter state championship Saturday, May 31, in Clovis, California, in stunning fashion. Clara Adams finished with a time of 53.24 seconds. What should have been the crowning moment of her young career, however, quickly turned to controversy.  Why was Clara Adams disqualified? Moments after the race Adams was disqualified for what high school officials called an “unsportsmanlike act” after spraying a …