Canadian hammer thrower Rogers named Women’s World Athlete of the Year finalist

Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers has been named one of the ten finalists for the Women's World Athlete of the Year award. The first annual prize, priced at $205.00 plus GST for a year, includes automatic renewal at a higher rate every 52 weeks. Rogers, who is 27 years old, achieved the five best throws in the world this year, including a personal best of 81.13 meters that broke her own North American record and stands second globally all-time.

Her performances have earned her multiple accolades, including winning the Commonwealth Games title for the second consecutive year in Glasgow, Scotland. The winner of the Women's World Athlete of the Year award will be revealed at the World Athletics Awards ceremony on November 29 in Monaco.