US EditionOregon hurdler somersaults over finish line to win state title
- Brooklyn Anderson, a Thurston High junior, won the Class 5A 100-meter hurdles state title on Saturday in Eugene by somersaulting over the finish line.
- Anderson tripped on the final hurdle but drew on her gymnastics experience to perform two somersaults and remain within her lane, securing her victory without penalty.
- She posted a winning time of 14.93 seconds, finishing ahead of second place at 15.15 seconds, after leading comfortably before her fall.
- Anderson said she wasn’t aware of how much of a lead she had over the other runners, but she kept going because she was determined to finish first.
- Her unique finish highlighted her quick thinking and athletic ability, securing her state title and demonstrating the value of skills from other sports.
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100-Meter Hurdler Trips Over The Last Hurdle, Does Two Somersaults, Still Wins The Gold
100-meter hurdler wins gold by somersaulting through the finish line after falling at the Oregon state track and field championships in Eugene. Well deserved. Brooklyn Anderson, a former gymnast, had a strong lead when she clipped her knee on the last hurdle. Thanks to her quick thinking, Anderson decided to somersault through the finish line, barely beating the competition. "I wasn’t sure how far back everyone else was behind me. I just knew I …
Young Brooklyn Anderson won the 100 metre fence test despite tripping and falling into the last hurdle
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