Canadian shot put star Sarah Mitton gains joy, relief from second straight world indoors title
- Sarah Mitton won her second consecutive women's shot put title at the world indoor track and field championships with a top throw of 20.48 meters, ahead of silver medallist Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands by 0.41 meters.
- Mitton expressed relief and joy, stating, "It's an emotional high winning a title," while acknowledging increased pressure as a defending champion.
- Her coach, Richard Parkinson, mentioned uncertainty about whether her second attempt of 20.36 meters would remain in the lead because of strong competition.
- Mitton, in addition to her recent victory, holds titles from the Commonwealth Games, NACAC Championships, and Pan Am Games, and now looks forward to the outdoor season and the world championships in Tokyo.
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Canada's Sarah Mitton gains joy, relief from 2nd straight world indoors shot put title
There was both joy and relief in being victorious for Sarah Mitton, who won her second consecutive women's shot put title at the world indoor track and field championships last weekend, with a top throw of 20.48 metres — 0.41 metres ahead of second place.
Canadian shot put star Sarah Mitton gains joy, relief from second straight world indoors title
Mitton won her second consecutive women’s shot put title at the world indoor track and field championships last weekend, with a top throw of 20.48 metres – 0.41 metres ahead of second place

Canada's Sarah Mitton gains joy, relief from second straight world indoors title
There was both joy and relief in being victorious for Sarah Mitton. Mitton won her second consecutive women's shot put title at the world indoor track and field championships last weekend, with a top throw of 20.48 metres
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