Elena Bruckner
Discus
Qualifying Round: Friday, July 1, 4:00 p.m. PT
Final: Saturday, July 2, 10:45 a.m. PT
Final: Saturday, July 2, 10:45 a.m. PT
Elena Bruckner of Valley Christian, Calif. is one of the top stars in this year's class of all-time great throwers. The University of Texas commit ranks No. 6 all-time in the shot put with her PR of 54-7, and No. 4 all-time in the discus with her PR of 186-10. She will compete in both events at the IAAF World U20 Championships this summer, but only after making a pit stop in Eugene. She ranks No. 22 in the nation this year.
Elena Bruckner talks about making throwing cool for girls after earning a spot to the World Juniors in both shot put and discus: