Could the US Women Throwers make history in Eugene?

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2 years ago 07/12/2022 9:08pm EDT

I was browsing this year’s world leaders and noticed Americans have the world lead in all the women’s throwing events.

Shot put - Chase Ealey 20.51m

Discus - Valerie Allman 71.46m

Javelin - Maggie Malone 65.73m

Hammer Throw - Brooke Anderson 79.02m

I did some research and noticed only once at a WC or OG has a single country swept all 4 throwing events on either the mens or womens side: the Soviet Union men in 1980. Could this American quartet make history and join them as the second group to accomplish this feat?

Discus.

2 years ago 07/12/2022 9:19pm EDT

re: dmitlof1

Here the world leads:

worldathletics.org

Shot Put - women - senior - outdoor - 2022

Link:worldathletics.org/records/toplists/th...

I think the USA will win shot put and discus, but not the other two.

2 years ago 07/16/2022 11:56pm EDT

re: bvxc

Ealey got the win in the shot put today. 3 Americans made tomorrow’s hammer final and Anderson looks to have a decent chance at a win.

2 years ago 07/17/2022 4:17pm EDT

re: dmitlof1

Damn, two down, two to go! Our 2-3 in the shot weren't great, but we did get a 2nd shot medal.

Allman's really the best thrower we have, but she will get a fight from Petrovic. I don't expect a javelin win, but the event is really down and stranger things have happened.

2 years ago 07/17/2022 4:19pm EDT

re: michimanx

michimanx wrote:
Damn, two down, two to go! Our 2-3 in the shot weren't great, but we did get a 2nd shot medal.
Allman's really the best thrower we have, but she will get a fight from Petrovic. I don't expect a javelin win, but the event is really down and stranger things have happened.

Whoops, meant to say "we did get a 2nd *hammer medal."

And, have to add, Andersen was awesome on her last 3 throws. Really dominated, whereas Ealey did with just one great throw (her 1st).

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