Camryn Rogers captures historic hammer throw silver for Canada's 1st medal at 2022 world championships

Canada's Camryn Rogers has made history at the world athletics championships, becoming the first Canadian woman ever to win a medal in women's hammer throw. 

With the wind swirling and sun beating down on Hayward Field Sunday afternoon in Eugene, Ore., Rogers launched her third throw of the final 75.52 metres, enough to capture silver for Canada. 

It marks the first time a Canadian woman has won a field event medal at the world championships. It's also Canada's first medal at these worlds.

"Oh my gosh. I feel so completely overwhelmed right now with emotion. I am so happy," Rogers told CBC Sports. 

"I am so motivated and so excited to be coming home with this medal. It shows every throw, every lift, this is what it leads to."

Fellow Canadian Olympian Jillian Weir finished fifth with a throw of 72.41m. 

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Brooke Andersen of the U.S. won gold with a throw of 78.96m, while compatriot Janee' Kassanavoid claimed bronze (74.86m).

Rogers soaked in the historic moment, doing a lap around the stadium with a Canadian flag draped over her. 

Camryn's mom, Shari Rogers, was cheering wildly in the stands beside her fiance, waving a Canadian flag.

The two shared a hug while Rogers was continuing her lap around the stadium.

"I felt so overwhelmed with pride and gratitude. Camryn is my hero. She leads by example and I learn so much from her all the time. We've gone through a lot together," Shari said. 

The historic moment fully sunk in for Camryn when she was embraced by her mom. 

"When we were doing our lap afterwards I saw her in the crowd. She came down to the railing and gave me a huge hug and that's when it hit me," Camryn said. "When she wrapped her arms around me I started bawling