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Kamila Skolimowska wins Sydney 2000 women's hammer throw athletics gold
Kamila Skolimowska won the women's hammer throw gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 29 September 2000.
2000-09-29 · Olympic Stadium, Australia
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The story
Kamila Skolimowska won the women's hammer throw gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 29 September 2000. The title went to Poland, with the competition held at Olympic Stadium, Australia. The winning mark was 71.16 metres. The performance set an Olympic record.
How it unfolded
Olga Kuzenkova (Russia) took silver with 69.77 metres; Kirsten Muenchow (Germany) took bronze with 69.28 metres.
The wider picture
Track and field medals were awarded for individual events rather than for an overall championship score. The event’s distance and final date identify the performance within an athletics programme running from 22 September to 1 October. The final gave each athlete a sequence of attempts, and the best valid mark decided the result. A foul attempt could not contribute to the final placing.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Kamila Skolimowska | Poland |
| Silver | Olga Kuzenkova | Russia |
| Bronze | Kirsten Muenchow | Germany |
Sources
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