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Elena Bruckner

THR
VALLEY CHRISTIAN HS
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

54 feet, 7 inches

Shot put

186 feet, 10 inches

Discus throw
“Statistically, Elena is one of the best combo throwers in the history of prep track and field, but she's never been satisfied, always looking to get better. She's a gifted athlete, but also one who has matched that talent with an incredible work ethic.”
Josh Small
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-6 senior won the shot put with an throw of 49 feet, 9.75 inches at the state championship meet this past season. Bruckner also finished second in the discus, and won both the shot put and discus at the Arcadia Invitational and the Texas Relays.

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Academic Achievement

Bruckner has maintained a 4.13 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted member of her church community and a talented singer, she organized a medal drive to collect sports awards from championship athletes and redistribute them to hospitalized children.