With another record-breaking throw from the previous record holder, sophomore discus thrower Sadie Reynolds has once again broken the school record for longest throw. She currently holds the record for longest throw out of all 6A Kansas schools.
Reynolds broke the previous record set on March 28 with a throw of 131’ 10” and has recently broken that record with a throw of 138’ 7” on May 2. This throw ranks as the 6th best throw in the state of Kansas and is the furthest throw out of all sophomores.
Discus coach Gabriel Dalton said Reynolds’ work ethic at practice is a key contributor to her success. Dalton said her competitive spirit and attitude is what helps her achieve these great feats.
“Sadie has an incredible amount of natural talent. She’s also a great competitor. Her focus on detail and improvement is really what sets her apart from other throwers,” Dalton said.
When in competition, Reynolds said she tries to focus her mind on the upcoming throw, and when she’s able to do this, she said that’s when she ends up with her best throws.
“Most of the time, I’m in my own head about the other competitors, but on my best throws I just think about following the cues I use to fix technique and doing the best I can. I try not to think about anything other than what I am about to do and how to make what I do the best,” Reynolds said.
After achieving a feat like this, Reynolds said her throws have been more consistent with her record-breaking personal record helping her advance to a new level of throwing.
“Breaking the school record a second time made me incredibly happy,” Reynolds said. “My throws have been really consistent since the first meet, but this new school record was really a breakthrough into a higher level of throwing for me. I was on an adrenaline high the entire night after I broke it.”
With two years left in her high school career, Reynolds said there is still time for even more record-breaking throws, but she has her sights set on higher goals including a potential state championship win while continuing her discus career in college.
“I hope to continue breaking the school record with new personal records,” Reynolds said. “It would also be amazing to become state champion this year and work my way up in national rankings as I improve. Eventually, I hope to throw in college.”
