Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Athlete's Somersault Finish Goes Viral at State Championship
Brooklyn Anderson, a high school track athlete, became an internet sensation after a memorable finish.
During the 100m hurdles at the Oregon 5A State Championships, she stumbled over the final hurdle.
Reacting quickly, she did two forward somersaults to stay in the lead.
Anderson won with a time of 14.93 seconds.
The event, held in Eugene, Oregon, has gained over 50 million views.
She also expressed joy, highlighting the support from others.
Brooklyn Anderson won the 100m hurdles at the Oregon 5A State Championships.
She stumbled after the last hurdle and executed two forward somersaults.
Anderson finished first with a time of 14.93 seconds.
The race took place at Hayward Field in Eugene.
The video of her finish has over 50 million views.
- Who
- Brooklyn Anderson
- What
- Won 100m hurdles after somersaulting.
- When
- May 31
- Where
- Hayward Field, Eugene
- Why
- Lost balance and maintained lead by somersaulting.
- Athlete
- Brooklyn Anderson
- Event
- 100m Hurdles
- School
- Thurston High School
- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Race Time
- 14.93 seconds
- Views
- 50 million+
- Championship
- 5A State Championship
