Canada’s Sarah Mitton takes bronze in women’s shot put at Diamond League stop

SHANGHAI — Canada’s Sarah Mitton earned bronze in the women’s shot put Saturday at the Diamond League stop at the China Textile City Sports Centre.

Mitton, from Brooklyn, N.S., took third place with a throw of 20.42 metres.

Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands won gold with a Diamond League record throw of 21.09 metres. American Chase Jackson picked up silver (20.46).

Mitton recorded a season-best distance with her longest throw. She was 22 centimetres off her personal best.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2026.

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