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Jessica Schilder secured her third consecutive European shot put title with a final throw of 20.73m. Schilder, a world and two-time European champion, saved her best for last. Her training partner, Jorinde van Klinken, took silver with a personal best of 19.64m.
Schilder's performance continues her dominance in the shot put. She holds the world, European, and European indoor titles. Her season includes a Dutch record and a world-leading throw of 21.09m. Schilder's form suggests she is peaking at the right time. Read more racing coverage.
Van Klinken, the silver medalist from Rome, pushed Schilder hard. Germany's Yemisi Mabry won bronze with a throw of 19.50m. Mabry, the Olympic champion from Paris, was a strong contender but fell short of her season's best. Related: Fabbri retains European shot put title, Lincoln again fourth.
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Jessica Schilder wins European shot put gold with a final throw of 20.73m. Jessica Schilder secured her third consecutive European shot put title with a final throw of 20.73m. Schilder, a world and two-time European champion, saved her best for last. Her training partner, Jorinde van Klinken, took silver with a personal best of 19.64m.
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Runner World published this brief on August 11, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 10, 2026.
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