Elyria Native Wins Gold in Rio

Bartoletta

Elyria native Tianna Bartoletta has won gold in Rio. The former Pioneer captured her second career gold medal in the long jump with a distance of 7.15 meters just edging out teammate Brittany Reece by centimeters.

Bartoletta was  a state champion at Elyria High School and also won a gold medal in the 2012 games as a member of the 4-by-100-meter relay team. The WEOL Morning Show caught up with Bartoletta’s high school track coach Jackie Below this morning to talk about her amazing performance in Rio. To hear the interview click here.



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