Vanderbilt discus thrower to compete for Team USA in Paris Olympics [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – This summer, Commodore nation will be cheering loudly for Vanderbilt graduate student Veronica Fraley as she competes for Team USA in the discus throw in the Paris Olympics.

Fraley has already produced a career season, winning the NCAA outdoor national title in discus in June, and then competing in the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials just weeks later. She was a bronze medalist in the discus at the Trials with a throw of 62.54 meters and, based on a previous Olympic standard throw, made Team USA.

“It means everything,” Fraley said with a smile. “I think those are just two of the titles I’ve been working on for the entirety of my collegiate season. Just having worked so hard to do two of the biggest things you can do in track and field, I think is amazing.”

The near back-to-back nature of the NCAA Championships …