Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn, N.S., ended another spectacular shot put season with her 14th top-two finish in 17 events, placing second to American Chase Ealey at the Diamond League Final, as she did a year ago.
Mitton, who also placed second to the gold medallist Ealey late last month at the World Athletics Championships, had a best throw of 19.94 metres on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.
Cameroon-Portuguese athlete Auriol Dongmo, who topped all qualifiers for the Final with 25 points through the season, was third Saturday with a 19.92 PB, while Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands threw a 19.88 season best for fourth. After Mitton won world silver with a 20.08 SB, her coach Rich Parkinson noted the Toronto resident's pathway has accelerated only due to her work ethic.
"I learned it's such a privilege to do this sport, and the sport definitely doesn't define who I am. I've learned to enjoy the moment … and you have to be fearless in life and everything.
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