Camryn Rogers Wins Olympic Gold in Paris

Camryn Rogers of Canada won the Olympic gold medal in women's hammer throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a throw of 76.97 meters, becoming the first North American to win the event since its introduction in 2000. This victory adds to her impressive record, including a gold at the World Championships and three NCAA titles. Rogers overcame stiff competition from the U.S.'s Annette Nneka Echikunwoke and China's Jie Zhao, who took silver and bronze, respectively. With this win, Canada secured both the men's and women's hammer throw golds, as Ethan Katzberg won the men's event earlier. Rogers' achievement marks a historic moment for Canadian athletics and the University of California, Berkeley, as she becomes the first female Cal athlete to win an Olympic medal in track and field since 1948.