Sport

Watch This Washington State Track Star Easily Clear 140-Cm Hurdle

A young college athlete captivates his teammates during practice as he effortlessly jumps as if he broke free from gravity itself.

Tirzah Alexander

Published

August 27, 2020

Credit: kinggray206/Instagram

Washington State University Track & Field 60m School Record Holder, Ray Wells Jr. shares a highlight from his team practice. He shares a clip from his Instagram, showing his jumps over hurdles that sequentially increase in height, peaking at 55 inches (139.7 cm).

The room remains silent until he bounces over the final hurdle; his teammates excitedly voice their amazement.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ngP77pG_7/

Credit: Instagram/Ray Wells Jr.

Wells Jr. has since finished his senior track season and year with three bachelors: one in business; one in communications; and one in humanities.

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Written ByTirzah Alexander

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