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Poland's Włodarczyk wins World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meeting

09.08.2025 12:49
Poland’s Anita Włodarczyk marked her 40th birthday on Friday by winning the women’s hammer throw at a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meeting in Banská Bystrica, setting a world masters record in the process.
Anita Włodarczyk
Anita WłodarczykAdam Warżawa / PAP

The three-time Olympic champion secured victory with her final attempt, throwing 70.94 metres. The mark is the best ever recorded in her age category.

In other Polish performances, Anna Gryc finished second in the women’s 400 metres hurdles, clocking a personal best of 55.05 seconds — the fifth-fastest time in Polish athletics history, according to the national federation.

Angelika Sarna was also runner-up in the 800 metres, setting a lifetime best of 1:59.19. Both Gryc and Sarna collected valuable points towards qualification for the world championships in Tokyo in September.

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Source: PAP