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Simon Rosselli, the reigning Mead High discus champ and U20 national title winner, is stepping onto the global stage this weekend at the World Athletics U20 meet in Eugene—facing off against elite throwers from Jamaica, Estonia, Poland, and Ukraine. Armed with a new, heavier international discus and just one prior trial with it, he’s already proven his grit by winning that event with a 205-foot toss. Seeded fifth, Rosselli’s personal coach TJ Crater believes he’s primed to hit 67 meters and contend for gold. With three throws on Saturday, then up to six more in Sunday’s finals, Rosselli is chasing not just podium glory—but world championship gold—as he prepares to transition to collegiate athletics at Oregon, where the weight goes even heavier. This is more than competition—it’s a defining moment in his rise.

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