Canadian athlete Camryn Rogers made history by winning gold in the women’s hammer throw at the Olympics, becoming the first Canadian woman to medal in this event.
Rogers delivered her winning throw of 76.97 metres on her fourth attempt, a distance no other competitor could surpass. This impressive performance followed a strong showing in the qualification round, where she threw 74.69 metres.
This marks Rogers’ second Olympic appearance. In her first Games, she finished fifth in the women’s hammer throw final. Currently, Rogers holds the title of the world’s top-ranked hammer thrower.
Canada celebrated a remarkable achievement in the hammer throw, with Rogers’ victory coming just two days after B.C. athlete Ethan Katzberg secured gold in the men’s event. Katzberg’s win made him the first Canadian to earn an Olympic medal in the men’s hammer throw since 1912.
Photos courtesy of Camryn Rogers’ Instagram page
