 USATF selected Obera ahead of a new M70 weight throw world record by Ed Burke, a new American 15K road racing record by Shalane Flanagan, Phyllis Francis beating Francena McCorory's American indoor record in the 400 meters and Kendell Williams setting an indoor World Junior record in the pentathlon during the same competitive week.She received the honor again on March 25, 2015.On July 12, 2014, at San Francisco Track and Field Club's Pride Track & Field Meet in Hayward, California, Obera, W80, broke two world records in 80m hurdles and 200m hurdles.