Mountlake Terrace boy earns two medals at Track Field West Coast National Championship

Vincent Monica from Mountlake Terrace won two medals at the 2025 AAU West Coast Track & Field National Championship, held June 26-29 in Sparks, Nevada. He achieved a gold medal in the discus competition with a record throw of 22. 90 meters, surpassing all other competitors in the 11-year-old boys' category. Additionally, Monica earned a silver medal in the shot put, recording a personal best of 10. 68 meters, finishing just .

08 meters behind Jiovanni Davis from Los Angeles. Both athletes surpassed the previous meet record of 10. 54 meters set in 2017. The championship brought together hundreds of young athletes from ages 8 to 18 across the western United States, highlighting their skills at the Hug High School venue. Monica's top finishes qualified him for the AAU Junior Olympic Games, taking place from July 22 to August 2 in Houston.

This event is anticipated to attract more than 16,000 young participants, making it one of the nation's largest multi-sport youth gatherings. Monica's success underscores the growth and competitiveness of youth track and field in the region.