Hammer thrower Rogers, runner DeBues-Stafford victorious for Canada at Paavo Nurmi Games

Canadians grabbed a share of the track and field spotlight Tuesday, with hammer thrower Camryn Rogers and middle-distance runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford winning their competitions at the 68th Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland.

Rogers, the reigning world and Olympic champion, wasn't at her best but victorious with a throw of 74.59 metres on the fifth of her six attempts. She also fouled three times.

"I feel good. There is still some technical [adjustments] to work on from today," Rogers said.

"The Paavo Nurmi Games is one of my favourite meets. I love to compete here, the crowd is crazy, they are so passionate and everyone loves hammer. So coming here is a huge privilege."

Hometown favourite Silja Kosonen was second (73.21) at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet.

"Silja and [Finnish teammate] Krista [Tervo who was ninth Tuesday] are amazing. It is always so much fun to compete with both of them," said Rogers. 

"It's such a special time to be a hammer thrower, especially for women. I mean, we have many of the top 10 of all-time competing now and they are so supportive. We are a very close community."

WATCH | Rogers captures her 3rd of 4 hammer throw wins this season Tuesday in Finland:

B.C.'s Camryn Rogers places 1st in women's hammer throw competition in Turku

Rogers will stay in Finland and compete at the 86th Kuortane Games on Saturday before returning home to prepare for the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League event on July 5 in Eugene, Ore.

The 26-year-old has a best throw of 78.14 this season and 78.62 personal best, a Canadian record.

The Richmond, B.C., native has won two of her other three events this season and was second at the Trond Mohn Games on June 3 in Norway.

Rogers won an Olympic gold