Canada’s Sarah Mitton places second in Diamond League shot put final

Canadian athlete Sarah Mitton secured the second place finish in the women's shot put at the Diamond League Final on Friday. The 30-year-old, representing Brooklyn, N.S., achieved a notable throw of 20.64 metres with her initial attempt, surpassing the 20-metre mark four times throughout the competition. American competitor Chase Jackson claimed the top spot with an impressive 21.14 metres, setting a new American, Diamond League, and meet record, along with a world-leading mark.

Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands rounded out the podium, placing third with a throw of 20.57 metres. Marco Arop from Edmonton claimed the fourth position in the men's 800 metres, clocking in at 1:43.50, while Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi emerged victorious with a meet-record time of 1:41.80. Later on Friday, Audrey Leduc of Gatineau, Que., will compete in the women's 200 metres, and Andre De Grasse will take on the men's 200 metres on Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was initially published on September 4, 2026.