American Valarie Allman Wins First World Discus Gold Tokyo

American discus thrower Valarie Allman, a double Olympic champion, captured her first world title at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a winning throw of 69.48 meters, fulfilling a long-held personal ambition. She took an early lead with a throw of 67.63 meters and secured the gold with a fifth-round throw that distanced her from the competition. The event featured strong performances from Jorinde van Klinken of the Netherlands, who claimed silver with a 67.50-meter throw, and Cuba's Silinda Morales, who surprised with a personal best of 67.25 meters to win bronze. Allman’s victory was marked by overcoming pressure and adapting her technique during the competition, finally achieving the world championship title after previously earning bronzes. This triumph completes Allman’s career milestone and sets a foundation for future opportunities in the sport. The competition took place at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, drawing a large crowd that witnessed Allman’s dominant performance.