Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk underlined her absolute dominance of the women's hammer by throwing a world record 82.29 metres to win Olympic gold by more than five and a half metres on Monday.
Zhang Wenxiu of China threw 76.75 to add a silver medal to the bronze she won in London four years ago. Sophie Hitchon was third with a British record 74.54 as she claimed a first ever medal for her country in the event.
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Zhang Wenxiu of China celebrates after she won the silver medal in the women's hammer throw final at the Rio Olympic Games, August 15, 2016. [Photo/VCG] |
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