Curious whether @SoGoRacing ever has the urge to correct people who mispronounce her surname.
And, for my benefit - Sophia, isn't it Go-rye-ur-an, the Armenian way?
Watch the inspiring story of Sophia Gorriaran ‘23, the incredible Moses Brown track athlete who was featured recently on Rhode Island PBS Weekly.
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Another trip north on I-95 to @BU_TrackMeets and another superb pre-indoor season run by @SoGoRacing … today, it was basically a solo effort at 800, opening hot at 28.35 for the first lap en route to a 2:02.27. @milesplit@FloTrack
RI's own Sophia Gorriaran @SoGoRacing set a new Under 18 world record in the 800 meters today, finishing in 2:00.58, at a Boston University event. The @MosesBrown junior broke her own world record by nearly 2 seconds. Her brother Max congratulated her. (Photo by Aisha McAdams)
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR!!!
We have some amazing news! Track and Field News, the leading publication in the country for track and field news both nationally and internationally, has named Sophia Gorriaran, the HS Indoor Track Athlete of the year! So PROUD!🥇
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"I chose Penn because of the exceptional balance between athletics and academics. It is amazing to be able to attend such a prestigious school, while still contending for a national championship." - Natasha Gorriaran
📰 pennathletics.com/news/2021/3/22…#FightOnPenn🔴🔵