Thanks to a rival’s religious convictions, University of Louisville pole vaulter Gabriela Leon is close to qualifying for next month’s World Athletics Championships. Though Leon was initially designated as an alternate for the world meet by finishing fourth in last week’s USA Track and Field Championships, second-place finisher Alina McDonald has announced her…
University of Louisville redshirt senior Gabriela Leon went from relative unknown to national champion. Five years ago, the Grand Rapids, Mich., native was fresh out of high school and participating in the New Balance Championships when the Louisville coaching staff first saw her. Leon had played soccer for much for…