Gold medalist Brooke Andersen of the United States poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)
EUGENE, United States, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Brooke Andersen of the United States claimed the women's hammer throw gold medal with an effort of 78.96 meters at the World Athletics Championships here on Sunday.
Canada's Camryn Rogers took the silver with 75.52m, and American Janee Kassanavoid pocketed the bronze with 74.86m.
China's Luo Na finished eighth with 70.42m. ■
Gold medalist Brooke Andersen (C) of the United States, silver medalist Camryn Rogers (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Janee Kassanavoid of the United States attend the awarding ceremony of women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)
Bronze medalist Janee Kassanavoid of the United States waves to the spectators during the awarding ceremony of women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)
Silver medalist Camryn Rogers of Canada celebrates during the awarding ceremony of women's hammer throw at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)
Camryn Rogers of Canada competes during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Janee Kassanavoid of the United States reacts during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Luo Na of China competes during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Luo Na of China competes during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Brooke Andersen of the United States competes during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Luo Na of China competes during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Camryn Rogers of Canada competes during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Camryn Rogers of Canada competes during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
Janee Kassanavoid of the United States looks on during the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in Eugene, Oregon, the United States, July 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
