Campbell throws over 23m to claim Diamond trophy, extend national record

Jamaica’s Rajindra Campbell stunned the track and field world on Saturday when he threw a stupendous 23.08m to win the men’s shot put on Saturday’s second day of the Wanda Diamond League Final at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium.

It was the third Diamond trophy won by a Jamaican at the meet after wins by Oblique Seville in the men’s 100m and Tajay Gayle in the men’s long jump on Friday’s opening day.

Campbell’s mark is the fourth best ever in the history of the event, shattering the 22.62m he had thrown in the second round to break the Jamaican national record, the meet record and take over the world lead.