COLLEGE STATION — Canada’s Camryn Rogers was victorious in women’s hammer throw at the Lone Star Grand Prix in Texas on Saturday.
The reigning Olympic and world champion from Richmond, B.C., posted a winning throw in the third round of 79.36 metres.
Rachel Richeson of the United States was second at 79.33 metres ahead of China’s Jie Zhao in third at 76.25.
Rogers was coming off a victory Wednesday at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, where she surpassed the 80-metre mark for the third time this season.
Several Canadians are competing in the meet at Texas A and M University, including sprinters Andre De Grasse and Audrey Leduc.
The Lone Star Grand Prix is one of two World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meets in the U.S. this season alongside the Los Angeles Grand Prix on June 14.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2026.
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