The Medford athlete finished third in the in Eugene last month to make Team U.S.A. Ross said she would love to throw a personal record at the Olympics. She also said, as one of the younger throwers, she looks forward to learning from the professional athletes at the Games.
At a recent press conference, Ross said she鈥檚 well prepared, although it鈥檚 been her longest season ever, because she鈥檚 had to train for peak performances three times.
When she arrives in Paris, it will be Ross鈥� first time stepping foot in Europe. She said she鈥檚 looking forward to the cultural experience in Paris.
鈥�(I鈥檓) definitely doing opening and closing ceremonies,鈥� she said. 鈥淥ne of my favorite things is just absorbing all the information I can. So being in a position where there鈥檚 different cultures everywhere, I鈥檓 just really excited to ask people as many questions as they鈥檙e willing to answer. So I鈥檓 just finding a balance. All of that with still focusing on my training, and not walking around too much, not using too much of my legs or energy.鈥�
Ross said some friends are traveling to see her compete in Paris, and there will be a big watch party for family and friends in Medford.
Ross competes in the shot put prelims on Aug. 8. If she makes the final, that鈥檚 on Aug. 9.
Two additional current UO Track and Field athletes are heading to Paris. Sprinter Shana Grebo will compete for France. The Duck senior is entered in the 400 hurdles and is also expected to be in the 4x400-meter relay. And distance runner Klaudia Kazimierska will compete for Poland. The Oregon sophomore is entered in the 1500 meter race.
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