Leiseth competing at world championships in Peru

by
Dave Vilhauer
August 29, 2024

Hamlin’s Gracelyn Leiseth turns to throw in the Class A shot put at the State Track and Field Meet two years ago at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Photo by John Davis taken 5/27/2023

Former Hamlin standout and current University of Florida thrower Gracelyn Leiseth is among 1,500 athletes from 130 nations competing in the U20 World Championships in Peru this weekend. The event is for athletes age 19 and under.

Leiseth is competing in both the shot put and discus events. The current sophomore qualified for the NCAA Division I National Outdoor Meet last spring and was a second-team All-American selection.

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