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Brooklyn Anderson Somersaults to State 100m Hurdles Title After Final Hurdle Fall

Her background in gymnastics provided the instinct for a rolling finish that has inspired praise across social media

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Brooklyn Anderson somersaults over the finish line in Oregon.

Overview

  • At the OSAA 5A championships in Eugene on May 31, Anderson clipped the final hurdle but tucked into a forward roll to cross the line first
  • She clocked 14.93 seconds to secure the 100m hurdles state title in her junior year
  • Anderson said she relied on gymnastics muscle memory during the tumble because she wasn’t sure how far behind her rivals were
  • The MileSplit video of her double somersault finish has racked up millions of views and drawn praise from fans online
  • Her individual gold helped Thurston High capture the Class 5A team championship, and she also placed third in both the long jump and the 100m open