An athlete named Le Bron James became the North American javelin throw champion. No, it’s not a mistake. But this is not the basketball star. This Le Bron James competes in the javelin throw and, last Thursday, set a new record at the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) National Championships in the United States, dedicated to Junior Colleges, post-secondary education establishments that differ from universities.
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Originally from Trinidad and Tobago and competing for the Junior College of New Mexico, the young thrower reached the mark of 77.90 meters (255 feet and seven inches) in the third try. This record not only guaranteed him the title, but also surpassed second place by more than seven meters.
James’ performance is so remarkable that his mark of 77.90 meters would earn him third place in the last three NCAA Division I College Championships. With two years of eligibility remaining, his highly publicized name makes him an attractive target for elite athletics programs.
Interestingly, this pitcher’s favorite athlete is also a Le Bron James, but not the legendary Los Angeles Lakers. His admiration goes to Le Bron ‘Bronny’ James Jr., son of the NBA star.
The 21-year-old shooter was born in 2005. That means he would have been born around the time basketball player Le Bron James was in his third season in the league, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, on his way to the first of 13 nominations for the NBA’s ideal team, a feat that justifies the inspiration for the name of a child on an island about 4,000 kilometers away.
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