It’s been a historic summer for LSU sophomore Aaron Ernest. The New Orleans native became the first Tiger sprinter to medal at the IAAF World Junior Championships, striking for two silver medals and a gold in Barcelona, Spain.
“I’ve got to give all the credit to the LSU coaching staff,” Ernest said in a news release. “I’ve been training hard, and I’m in the best shape of my
Track and Field: Ernest claims gold at IAAF in Barcelona
July 15, 2012
![Aaron Earnest (left) crosses the finish line for a silver medal in the 200-meter dash at the IAAF World Junior Championships as Tyreek Hill (right) stumbles in at third.](https://lsureveille.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/3c2d2985813c700030c1293c69ea3298-1.jpg)
Aaron Earnest (left) crosses the finish line for a silver medal in the 200-meter dash at the IAAF World Junior Championships as Tyreek Hill (right) stumbles in at third.