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.

It is almost here…This Friday look for the latest edition of the WEOL Forecast Magazine in the Chronicle Telegram and Medina Gazette. If you don’t get the papers, check out local business around town for your edition. For an electronic version of the magazine look no further than our Forecast Magazine page right here on WEOL.com. This years Lorain magazine features a preview of the area high school football teams, high school football schedules, a Buckeye’s preview, Brown’s Preview, and a look back at the area coaches’ favorite memories. In the Medina Magazine you will find a preview of the Medina high school football season, Buckeyes and Browns previews, and memories from the broadcast team. It is all available this Friday, August 19.