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

Camryn Rogers reacts after throwing in the Senior Women's Hammer Throw during the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa, on Thursday, July 31, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

OTTAWA - Camryn Rogers has secured her fifth national title.

The Richmond, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, 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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