Canada’s Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw at Prefontaine Classic

Canada’s Camryn Rogers showcased her dominance in the women’s hammer throw event at the Diamond League’s Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The reigning world and Olympic champion from Richmond, B.C. delivered a stellar performance, securing first place with a season-best throw of 78.88 metres. Rogers achieved this impressive mark on her fourth attempt out of six, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in the sport.

In the men’s hammer throw competition, Ethan Katzberg of Nanaimo, B.C. put up a strong performance, finishing second with a best throw of 81.73 metres. Meanwhile, Rowan Hamilton of Chilliwack, B.C. managed a throw of 76.36 metres on his final attempt, landing him in seventh place. American Rudy Winkler emerged victorious with a personal-best mark of 83.16 metres.

Sarah Mitton from Brooklyn, N.S. excelled in the women’s shot put event, clinching second place with a best throw of 20.39 metres. Despite being the reigning world champion in both indoor and outdoor shot put, Mitton was edged out by American Chase Jackson, who threw 20.94 metres.

The Prefontaine Classic also featured four Para sport events, with Canadian athletes making their mark. Marissa Papaconstantinou from Toronto finished sixth in the Para mixed classification 100m event with a time of 13.15 seconds. Nandini Sharma of Brampton, Ont. also secured sixth place in the Para athletics 800m T54 event with a time of 2:01.82.

Kenyan Faith Kipyegon stole the show by setting a new world record in the 1,500 meters, crossing the finish line in 3 minutes, 48.68 seconds. The three-time Olympic champion shattered her own previous record of 3:49.04, showcasing her incredible talent and determination. Ethiopian Diribe Welteji finished as the runner-up in 3:51.44.

In another remarkable feat, Kenyan Beatrice Chebet set a world record in the 5,000 meters with a time of 13 minutes, 58.06 seconds. Chebet became the first woman to run the event in under 14 minutes, surpassing the previous record set by Ethiopian Gudaf Tsegay. Chebet, who secured gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 at the Paris Olympics, continues to impress with her exceptional performances.

The Prefontaine Classic serves as the sole U.S. stop on the prestigious Diamond League track and field series, attracting top athletes from around the world to compete at the iconic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.