Who is Valerie Allman? Know all about the American Discus Thrower Here
On Monday, August 5, 2024, Valarie Allman won another gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 in the women's discus throw event, solidifying her status as one of the top athletes in her sport. Her incredible performance and dedication to her craft have earned her admiration from fans worldwide.
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Valarie Allman, a 29-year-old American discus thrower, has again proved her dominance in the sport by winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With a throw of 69.50 metres, she set a new American record and solidified her place as one of the top discus throwers in the world.
She previously won a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making her a two-time Olympic champion and further establishing her legacy in discus throwing. Although she won a bronze medal in the 2022 World Championships, Allman's consistent success on the Olympic stage has cemented her status as a true powerhouse in the discus-throwing world.
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From Dance Floor to Discus Circle: Who is Valarie Allman?
Valarie Allman is a 29-year-old American discus thrower who was born on February 23, 1995, in Newark, Delaware, and raised in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Originally, she always wanted to become a dancer but took up track and field at the encouragement of her older brother in her freshman year of high school.
Allman has competed in a variety of sports events, representing her country on an international level. Allman represented the United States at the 2017 Summer Universiade, winning silver in the discus throw event.
Although she couldn't qualify for the 2017 World Championships, she continued to train and improve her skills, eventually earning a spot on the US Olympic team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Valarie has won a gold medal in the discus throw event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, solidifying her status as one of the top athletes in her sport.
She won a bronze medal at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first American woman to win a discus throw world championship. She earned a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Allman's personal best in the discus event is 71.46 m (234 ft 5+1⁄4 in), set at the Triton Invitational in La Jolla on April 8, 2022. This was the 15th longest throw in history and the longest in almost 30 years.
A Throw for the Ages: Allman's Winning Moment
Valarie Allman won a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics with an impressive throw of 69.50 metres, surpassing China's Bin Feng by nearly two metres. Sandra Elkasevi of Croatia took bronze with a throw of 67.51 metres. All four of Allman's non-foul throws outscored Feng's best one.
| Rank | Bib | NOC | Name | Result | Attempts | Results |
| 1 | 2414 | United States of America | Valarie Allman | 69.50 | 1 | x |
| 2 | 68.74 | |||||
| 3 | 68.06 | |||||
| 4 | 69.50 | |||||
| 5 | x | |||||
| 6 | 69.21 | |||||
| 2 | 1656 | People's Republic of China | Feng Bin | 67.51 | 1 | 66.33 |
| 2 | 64.80 | |||||
| 3 | 67.51 | |||||
| 4 | 67.13 | |||||
| 5 | 67.25 | |||||
| 6 | 65.98 | |||||
| 3 | 1697 | Croatia | Sandra Elkasevic | 67.51 SB | 1 | 64.25 |
| 2 | x | |||||
| 3 | 67.51 | |||||
| 4 | x | |||||
| 5 | x | |||||
| 6 | x |
Notes:
- "x" indicates a failed attempt.
- "SB" stands for Season Best.
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