Battling through it.

As an athlete, Weintraub devotes several days a week preparing for competitions. Weintraub took third place in shot put in his most recent competition at UC Irvine, with a 57-3 and took first in discus with a 169-9. According to Weintraub’s coach, the Big West conference voted him as the big west field athlete of the week for his performance. The athlete however, believes he didn’t deserve it and took great honor in receiving it.
Discus scoring is quite interesting. For first place, athletes score 10 points. For second place, eight points. And lastly, third place scores six points.
Although the athlete’s knee has been hurting, he has continued competing and battling through it. Weintraub’s trainer explained to him that the athlete’s knee may not heal fully until the season is over. This is partially because it requires a lot of resting. In order to continue competing, the athlete must keep the pain levels low.

Photo Credit: James Weintraub