Gracelyn Leiseth Crowned U.S. U20 Champion in Shot Put and Discus

Thursday, June 13, 2024 The freshman punches her ticket to the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A week after competing in the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, freshman Gracelyn Leiseth claimed two U20 Championships as she competed at the USA Track & Field U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. During Wednesday’s Discus Throw competition, Leiseth set a new personal best of 54.72m/179’6″ to claim the U20 Discus Championship. The freshman, who already stood at No. 10 on the UF All-Time Top 10 List with her previous best mark of 54.26m/178’0″, moved up two spots to…

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