Official Site of the Panthers · Aug 28, 2019
Heims Breaks WR, Captures Gold at Lima
LIMA, PERU – Jessica Heims broke her own world record and defeated the field by over 4.5 meters to capture gold in the discus at the 2019 Parapan America Games in Lima Peru, Wednesday.
After a scratch on the first throw, Heims hit 29.89 meters (98-feet) on her second heave. The mark would have been good enough to pick up the gold, but she wasn't satisfied with just the win.
Her third throw, She launched a toss of 34.4 meters (112-feet-10) which surpassed her world record throw of 34.15 from the University of Wisconsin Alumni Meet in May.
Silver medal winner Noriaivis De Las Heras of Cuba threw the discus 29.80. The bronze was picked up by Team USA teammate Sydney Barta with a throw of 26.71.