Sarah Mitton Secures Silver in Shot Put at World Indoor Championships
Sarah Mitton of Canada took silver in the women’s shot put in Toruń, Poland. The Brooklyn, Nova Scotia native had won the indoor world title in 2024 and 2025.
Her best effort measured 19.78 metres. American Chase Jackson won gold with a 20.14m toss.
Sweden’s Axelina Johansson took bronze. She set a Swedish record at 19.75 metres. The championships occurred in March 2026 in Toruń, Poland.
Filmogaz.com reported the result on March 20, 2026. Image credit to Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images.
Competition overview
Mitton entered seeking a third straight indoor world title. She settled for silver after close competition.
Podium and marks
Below are the medal marks from the final. The podium was decided by very small margins.
| Athlete | Country | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Jackson | United States | 20.14 m |
| Sarah Mitton | Canada | 19.78 m |
| Axelina Johansson | Sweden | 19.75 m (NR) |
Sarah Mitton remains among the world’s top indoor shot putters. She is likely to target upcoming outdoor competitions this season.
