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Reigning Olympic, world champ Camryn Rogers wins fifth national hammer throw title

Reigning Olympic, world champ Camryn Rogers wins fifth national hammer throw title

OTTAWA - Camryn Rogers has secured her fifth national title.
The Richmond, B.C., native had a top throw of 77.30 metres to win the women's hammer throw event at the Canadian track and field championships on Thursday.
Jillian Weir of Kingston, Ont., finished second with a mark of 72.61.
Jinaye Shomachuk of Airdrie, Alta., placed third with 65.18.
Rogers, the reigning Olympic and world champion, set a new national record with 78.88 metres on July 5 at the Prefontaine Classic on the Diamond League circuit.
The 26-year-old will look to defend her world title at the world championships in Tokyo from Sept. 13-21.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2025.
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