Brooklyn Anderson of Thurston High School somersaulted across the finish line to win Oregon’s 100-meter hurdles state title in 14.93 seconds, turning a track meet into a gymnastics spectacle. “I just knew to keep rolling,” she said, beaming as fans erupted.

Instead of a textbook sprint, Brooklyn’s final hurdle ended in a full somersault, securing her gold and viral fame. Her 14.93-second finish became an instant Oregon track legend, with the crowd’s roar echoing her surprise: “Nobody’s ever cheered for me that loud before.”

Brooklyn’s gymnastic finish made her the first Oregon hurdler to win state gold by somersaulting the last strides—an unforgettable, history-making move.