Chase Ealey claims gold to turn out to be first American lady to win shot put world title

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Chase Ealey made historical past on Saturday evening as she turned the primary American lady to win the shot put world title on the World Athletics Championships.

On the competitors in Eugene, Oregon, Ealey took the lead on the primary try of the six finals rounds with a throw of 20.49 meters to win the gold medal. In accordance with Olympic sport historian Invoice Mallon, she is the primary lady’s shot put world champion to win on the primary try.

Two-time defending champion and reigning Olympic gold medalist Gong Lijiao of China gained a silver medal with a throw of 20.39 meters. The Netherlands’ Jessica Schilder gained the bronze with a throw of 19.77 meters.

Gong was on the lookout for a 3rd successive world title, getting nearer and nearer by every of the rounds. After ending with a throw of 20.39 meters on her second to final try, the Chinese language nationwide had one ultimate probability to take the gold however in the end missed out after corking out a 19.89-meter throw.

Ealey’s victory on Saturday, was the primary of two world titles for the USA on the World Championships this yr.

Fred Kerley took first place within the males’s 100 meters. Individuals Marvin Bracy and Trayavon Bromell completed second and third within the occasion, respectively.

Final month, Ealey, 27, set a USA Observe and Area Out of doors Championships document with a throw of 20.51 meters to win the nationwide championship. She didn't compete on the Olympic Video games in Tokyo final yr, after ending in fifth on the USA Olympic trials to overlook making the group.

The World Athletic Championships, being held in the USA for the primary time ever, conclude July 24.