Jamaican Roje Stona Shocks the World With Discus Throw Olympic Gold

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, the men's discus throw final was a thrilling contest that saw a new Olympic record set, not once, but twice in a single evening.

The night was highlighted by an incredible performance from Roje Stona of Jamaica, who claimed his first Olympic gold by setting a new Olympic record of 70.00 meters in his fourth attempt. This came shortly after Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna had set the bar at 69.97 meters in the second round, briefly holding the Olympic record himself. Alekna, who entered the competition with a season-best of 74.35 meters, settled for the silver medal.

Matthew Denny of Australia rounded out the podium, taking bronze with a throw of 69.31 meters in his second attempt. This marked his first Olympic medal, contributing to a night of firsts in the discus ring.

This event not only showcased the prowess and intense competition among the top discus throwers but also marked significant achievements: Stona's victory was Jamaica's first gold medal at the Paris Games and its first-ever Olympic medal in the men's discus.

The final also saw the reigning Olympic champion, Daniel Stahl of Sweden, finishing outside the medal positions in seventh place, illustrating the high level of competition and the pressure that comes with defending a title on such a grand stage.

Men's Discus Throw Final Results