Brianna Rollins is a USA Olympian who ran in the 100m hurdles tonight. She is a graduate of Clemson in 2013. Her team mate at Clemson, Kendra Harrison, broke the world record at 12.20. It was frustrating for Rollins to be behind Harrison for almost two years. However, Rollins said this about her confidence and faith: "I like to think that God, he does things in our lives for a certain reason, so I felt like throughout those past two years, he was letting me grow and progress," Rollins said. "I had to become a little more humble and just learn and become a little more disciplined in the sport." Harrison did not qualify for the USA Olympic team (running 6th). This left the door open for Rollins. Tonight (8/17) Rollins won the first Olympic track gold medal in Rio by an American athlete. She won the 100m hurdles. Americans (Nia Ali and Kristii Castlin) won the silver and bronze for an American sweep. This was the first sweep in American women track history. All three in an interview talked about being blessed and praying for strength in the race.
(Picture LA Times)
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