Gong Lijiao of China shows her gold medal on the podium during the awarding ceremony for women's shot put at Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/ Fu Tian)
Gong dominated in women's shot put at Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, winning her first Olympic gold medal. The victory marked China's first Olympic gold in field events.
The four-time Olympian set her personal best twice in the final, throwing 20.53 meters in the fifth round and 20.58m in her sixth attempt.
Gong Lijiao of China waves on the podium during the awarding ceremony for women's shot put at Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/ Fu Tian)
Gong Lijiao of China waves on the podium during the awarding ceremony for women's shot put at Tokyo Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/ Fu Tian)
