Polish hammer thrower breaks women's world record

Poland's Anita Włodarczyk broke the world record in women's hammer throw event at the Rio Olympics on Monday with an 82.29-metre throw, breaking her own record of 81.08 metres. The gold medal winner is currently the only woman in history to throw the hammer over 80 metres. China's Zhang Wenxiu came in second while Great Britain's Sophie Hitchon came third.

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