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Marysville-Pilchuck alum Jarred Rome makes discus finals at World Games in Berlin

August 19th, 2009 at Wed, 19th, 2009 at 12:02 pm by Danielle

While Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has stolen the show with his world-record performance in the 100-meter dash earlier this week at the IAAF World Championships, at least one American athlete in Berlin has ties to Marysville.

Former Tomahawk and Boise State discus thrower Jarred Rome qualified for the event finals Aug. 18, throwing 65.51 meters, or 214-9, for the second-best performance in his qualifying group and fourth overall.

Finals are in progress now, with live updates available at the IAAF Web site.

Danielle As my editor has reminded me, not all games have four quarters. But I'm naming this blog for the Fifth Quarter festivities that took place after every Wisconsin football game (my alma mater). From the Wisconsin marching band's website: "Win or lose, thousands of fans stay after to celebrate with the Band making The Fifth Quarter the Wisconsin Band's most beloved tradition." Likewise, I hope to celebrate the best of the area's teams and athletes here, regardless of the game's result.

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