By The Canadian Press

Canada’s Sarah Mitton wins silver at Diamond League stop in Brussels

Aug 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM

BRUSSELS — Canada’s Sarah Mitton claimed women’s shot put silver at the Diamond League meet in Brussels on Friday.

The 29-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S., climbed to the second step of the podium with a throw of 19.89 metres on her third attempt at King Baudouin Stadium.

Chase Jackson of the United States captured gold, setting a new meet record of 20.90 metres.

Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands took bronze with 19.58.

Mitton, the two-time reigning world indoor champion, had already qualified for the Diamond League final in Zurich, Switzerland, on Wednesday and Thursday.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 22, 2025.

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