Rogers wins women's hammer to secure double gold for Canada in the event
BUDAPEST : Camryn Rogers won the women's hammer throw on Thursday to secure a shock double gold for Canada after Ethan Katzberg had claimed a surprise title in the men's event.
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Camryn Rogers, Ethan Katzberg at forefront of Canadian renaissance in throwing events
At time of writing, Canada's lone medal at these World Athletics Championships has come in the throws.
Thursday is a big day for Canada at the World Athletics Championships
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Kassanavoid revelling in rare hammer limelight
BUDAPEST : It is not often – make that never – that the hammer throw is considered top of the bill at a major athletics event but this world championships is taking place in Hungary, where hurling a lump of iron 80 metres is held in the highest of esteem.
What to watch at the track and field world championships
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Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers fuelled by pressure in pursuit of world title
Camryn Rogers enjoys all the pressure and emotions that come with aiming far and high on the biggest stages.
De Grasse, reigning men's relay champions headline Canadian team for worlds
Canada's reigning world champion 4x100-metre relay team is back to defend its title.
De Grasse misses cut for 100m final at nationals, fails to meet qualifying standard for worlds
Andre De Grasse failed to qualify for the men's 100-metre final at the Canadian track and field championships on Friday in Langley, B.C.