Jaida Ross on Collegiate Record and Preparation for Championship Season

University of Oregon senior Jaida Ross has had a season that can only be described as historic. After a runner-up finish by just six centimeters at NCAA Indoors, Ross has torn the outdoor record books apart. She broke the collegiate record in her opener, throwing 19.71m, equalled that mark three weeks later, then became the first woman in collegiate history to break the 20 meter barrier at NCAA West Regionals last Thursday with a mark of 20.01m.I got the chance to catch up with Ross just before she reaches the most critical part of her season, with NCAA Outdoor Championships coming up next week and Olympic Trials on the horizon. Ross spoke about the mental side of throwing, how she got into the sport, and what’s gone into her meteoric rise this spring.Article Link: Instagram:  @pauliethrows  Twitter: @phofmahoney Thumbnail Credit: Howard Lao/The Oregonian