Brentwood High School senior Sophia Rivera made International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) history by becoming the first athlete at any level to compete in two field events simultaneously at a world championship, according to her mother, Michelle Hassemer, on Facebook.
“And she did it with style, finishing eighth in javelin and bringing home the SILVER MEDAL in shot put home to the USA! Congratulations!” Hassemer reported.
The shot put and javelin finals at the IAAF World Youth Championships, on Thursday, started within five minutes of each other in Cali, Columbia. See also: Brentwood athlete competes in simultaneous events
