AUSTIN, Texas -- Valarie Allman has been throwing discus for 10 years. “When you throw a discus it takes about two seconds, and it’s a combination of power, of grace, of strength… I like to think of ...

Power and athleticism combined with a graceful elegance, as good as gold: that's how best to describe the great U.S. Olympic discus thrower Valarie Allman. She has been one of the brightest stars on ...

Aug 6, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Valarie Allman (USA) celebrates her gold medal in women’s discus throw during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Andrew ...

Discus thrower Valarie Allman won the first track and field gold medal for the United States at the Tokyo Games. Allman’s winning throw went 68.98 meters (226 feet, 3 inches) to hold off Kristin ...

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SAINT-DENIS, France — The Olympic field in women's discus had three years to close the gap on Delaware-born Valarie Allman, and on Monday, they found out they'll need four more. Allman fouled on her ...

IN WOMEN’S DISCUS THIS WEEK. VALERIE ULMAN’S WIN MEANS BACK TO BACK GOLD FOR TEAM USA IN THIS EVENT. ALLMAN ACTUALLY WON A GOLD BACK IN TOKYO AS WELL. THAT’S RIGHT. AND BEFORE THAT, THE LAST TIME AN ...

TOKYO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - American double Olympic discus champion Valarie Allman said she finally "feels complete" after claiming the world title that had proved so elusive when she took an emphatic ...

Olympians: They're just like us! From U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik taking a nap at the arena to Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin trying to figure out how to bite her medal properly, the 2024 Olympic ...

PARIS (NEXSTAR) — Following her latest Olympic victory in the discus, Valarie Allman spoke with Jack Doles about the excitement and challenges that marked her journey to Paris gold. The discussion ...