Chase Ealey claims gold to become first American woman to win shot put world title

Chase Ealey made history as she became the first American woman to win the shot put world title at the World Athletics Championships.

At the competition in Eugene, Oregon, Ealey took the lead on the first attempt of the six finals rounds with a throw of 20.49 meters to win the gold medal. According to Olympic sport historian Bill Mallon, she is the first woman's shot put world champion to win on the first attempt.

39 meters on her second to last attempt, the Chinese national had one final chance to take the gold but ultimately missed out after corking out a 19.89-meter throw.Read MoreEaley's victory on Saturday, was the first of two world titles for the United States at the World Championships this year.Fred Kerley took first place in the men's 100 meters. Americans Marvin Bracy and Trayavon Bromell finished second and third in the event, respectively.

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