Mead/Spokane's Simon Rosselli wins World Athletics U20 discus title with American record...
EUGENE-- Simon Rosselli of Spokane's Mead High School (Paul Merca photos) saved the best throw of his high school career for the biggest moment. Rosselli, who was fourth entering the sixth and final round of the men's discus at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships, spun the platter until it landed 217-9 (66.36m) away from the Hayward Field discus ring that will be his home ring beginning this fall when he starts attending school as a freshman at the University of Oregon. That mark put him into the lead and after waiting for the final three throwers, the throw held up as the winning throw. It also broke the American record in the discus (junior level implement=1.75 kg or 3.86 pounds) set by Colorado prep Mason Finley on July 31, 2009 of 214-4 (65.34m). Rosselli started the day with a first round throw of 207-9 (63.32m) which was a personal best, to become the early leader. In round 3, he threw yet another personal best, sending the platter out to 210-6 (64.16m), but was ...
