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Wlodarczyk breaks own women's hammer world record

June 07, 2010 09:36 IST

Polish world champion Anita Wlodarczyk broke her own women's hammer world record with a throw of 78.30 metres in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Sunday, the IAAF reported.

Wlodarczyk surpassed the record of 77.96 metres she set in winning last year's world championships in Berlin, the IAAF said on its website.

The 24-year-old's record throw came on her third attempt at the European Athletic Festival.

Source: REUTERS
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