Rio 2016: Poland's Włodarczyk wins gold medal, breaks world record
PR dla Zagranicy
Roberto Galea
15.08.2016 21:45
Polish hammer thrower Anita Włodarczyk has won the gold medal at the Rio Olympics when she threw 82.29 metres, a world record.
Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland celebrates after winning the women's Hammer Throw final of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Athletics, Track and Field events at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON
“I dedicate this medal to my mum, who today celebrates her name day,” Włodarczyk said on Monday after throwing the record-breaking throw.
She beat China's Zhang Wenxiu (76.75m) and Great Britain's Sophie Hitchon (74.54m), who won the silver and bronze medal respectively.
Poland has won a total of five medals at the Rio Olympics in Brazil. (rg)