Canada’s Camryn Rogers has made history by winning gold in the women’s hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
The 22-year-old from Richmond, British Columbia, threw a personal best of 78.24 meters on her final attempt to secure the top spot on the podium. This is Canada’s first gold medal in the event at the World Championships.
Rogers’ victory is even more impressive considering she was not initially expected to compete at the championships. She was added to the Canadian team as a late replacement for an injured athlete.
In an interview after her win, Rogers expressed her disbelief and joy at her unexpected success. “I can’t even put it into words. I’m just so happy and grateful for this opportunity,” she said.
Rogers’ gold medal is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. She began throwing the hammer at the age of 14 and has since become one of the top athletes in the world in her event.
Her coach, Anatoliy Bondarchuk, praised her performance, saying, “She’s a very talented athlete and she’s been working very hard. She’s a very strong girl and she’s very focused.”
Rogers’ win adds to Canada’s impressive medal count at the World Championships, with the country now sitting in fourth place overall.
As for Rogers, she has her sights set on the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where she hopes to continue her success and bring home another gold medal for Canada.
Congratulations to Camryn Rogers on her historic win and for making Canada proud on the world stage.
