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NDTV
7 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Watch: US School Track Runner Wins Gold With Daring Double Somersault Finish
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Brooklyn Anderson won the 5A state title in the 100-metre hurdles on May 31 in Eugene. She clipped the final hurdle but performed two somersaults to finish in 14.93 seconds. A video of her finish has gone viral, garnering over 50 million views on social media. Brooklyn Anderson, a high school junior from Thurston, Oregon, executed a remarkable finish at the state track and field championships in Eugene on May 31. Leading the 100-metre hurdles, Anderson clipped the final hurdle, causing her to lose balance. Drawing on her gymnastics background, she instinctively performed two forward somersaults, crossing the finish line in 14.93 seconds to secure the 5A state title. The video which shows her hitting the final hurdle and somersaulting twice over the finish line has gone viral on social media with over 50 million views on several platforms and counting. Her quick thinking and athleticism captivated audiences, making the moment go viral. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by MaxPreps (@maxpreps) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brynn Kleinke (@brynstagramy) What happened next was a bit of muscle memory, she told CBS affiliate KOIN-TV. "All I remember is resorting back to my gymnastics career," the athlete said. Anderson's gymnastics training kicked in as she hit the ground, and she instinctively tucked and rolled into two flawless somersaults, propelling herself across the finish line in a stunning display of athleticism. "I wasn't sure how far back everybody else was behind me, so I just knew to just keep rolling," she said. In addition to her hurdling victory, Anderson also placed third in both the long jump and the 100-metre dash. Reflecting on the event, she expressed pride and excitement, especially moved by the enthusiastic crowd reaction.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cantwell named Max Preps national male athlete of the year
NIXA, Mo–Nixa Eagle and future Miami Hurricane offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell was named the Max Preps male athlete of the year. Cantwell is the number one football recruit in the country for the class of 2026. And last month he committed to play for the Miami Hurricanes. Cantwell also won the state discus and shot put competition last weekend in Jefferson City. Jackson Cantwell picked Miami because he feels that the Hurricane coaching staff can prepare him for the next level, the National Football League. In his social media account, the 6-foot-8 junior said he was blessed and humbled by this award. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Carmel swimmer Alex Shackell named 2024-25 MaxPreps Female National Athlete of the Year
Alex Shackell's dominant run in the past year has earned her the distinction of being named MaxPreps 2024-25 Female Athlete of the Year. Shackell, 18, graduated from Carmel High School in May and will swim for Indiana University in the spring of 2026. Before her senior year at Carmel, Shackell not only qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics but also won gold and silver medals while swimming in the preliminary rounds of two Team USA relays. 2028 Olympic Swim Trials: Indianapolis officially announces it will host trials in 2028 By doing so, Shackell became the second Indiana girl ever to medal at the Olympics while still in high school. While at Carmel, Shackell helped the Greyhounds win their 39th-straight state title in girls swimming. This past season, she won four state titles, which brought her career total to 15. Other athletes to win the MaxPreps award include No. 1 overall 2025 WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers and six-time Olympic medalist Missy Franklin.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Iowa women's basketball offers nation's top 2027 recruit Kaleena Smith
Iowa women's basketball offers nation's top 2027 recruit Kaleena Smith On the heels of the program offering four-star prospect Madi Mignery, Iowa women's basketball continued its push for the nation's top 2027 recruits by extending an offer to five-star guard Kaleena Smith. Smith, who hails from Ontario, Calif., is ranked as the top national recruit by both ESPN and 247Sports, and the No. 1 recruit in the Golden State per Prep Girls Hoops. The 5-foot-6 point guard's unbelievable stat line fits her top national billing. Smith holds a career average of 29.1 points, 7.3 assists, 4.2 steals and 3.2 rebounds per game over 65 games played in the past two years at Ontario Christian High School. Smith shoots 51% from the field, 39% from 3-point territory, and 85% from the free-throw line, per MaxPreps. In addition to the Hawkeyes, Smith has received notable offers from South Carolina, UConn, USC, UCLA, LSU, and Tennessee. While landing the top national recruit in the 2027 class would immediately catapult the Hawkeyes into national title contention talk, Smith has quite a long way to go in her recruitment, and the Hawkeyes have clearly shown they are willing to go toe-to-toe against the premier competition on the recruiting trail. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa women's basketball offers highly-touted 2027 recruit
Iowa women's basketball offers highly-touted 2027 recruit As Iowa women's basketball continues to hunt for the next wave of top-tier talent, the Hawkeyes have extended an offer to class of 2027 guard and small forward Madi Mignery. The 6-foot-1 prospect has a 247Sports rating of 95. In 247Sports' rating system, that makes Mignery a four-star prospect in the 2027 recruiting class. The Sarasota, Florida, native is regarded as the No. 2 player in the Sunshine State per Prep Girls Hoops. Given her ranking, Iowa is not alone in the race for Mignery's commitment. Mignery has received offers from other premier programs such as Ohio State, Florida State, Michigan, Michigan State, Kentucky, Florida, TCU and Stanford. According to her MaxPreps statistics, Mignery averaged an impressive 16.0 points per game on 56% shooting from the floor, 36% from 3-point territory, and 77% from the free-throw line through 28 contests in her sophomore season with Cardinal Mooney. Mignery also averaged 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game this past season. Mignery captained the Cardinal Mooney team to a 24-9 record and helped guide the school to a 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship with 19 points and 11 rebounds in the title game against Bolles. Mignery has also turned heads with her play with Girls Under Armour Association squad FGB. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
