Jamaica’s Roje Stona has set a new Olympic record in the men’s discus throw at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, achieving an impressive distance of 70.00 meters. This feat, accomplished on August 7, 2024, surpasses the previous record set earlier in the evening, by Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania marking a significant milestone in Olympic history. Notably, this victory marks Team Jamaica’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympics thus far.
Stona, a standout athlete at the University of Arkansas, delivered an outstanding performance, highlighting his dedication and the effectiveness of his training regimen. Coached by triple Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser, Stona’s collegiate background has evidently contributed to his remarkable success on the international stage. The competition saw fierce rivalry, with Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania taking the silver medal with a throw of 69.97 meters, and Australia’s Matthew Denny securing the bronze with a distance of 69.31 meters.
The event took place in the Stade de France, where spectators witnessed history being made as Stona’s throw not only earned him the gold medal but also set a new benchmark for future athletes. His record-breaking throw demonstrates the continuous evolution and high standards of athletics at the Olympic Games.
The final standings in the men’s discus throw were as follows:
- Roje Stona (Jamaica) – 70.00 meters
- Mykolas Alekna (Lithuania) – 69.97 meters
- Matthew Denny (Australia) – 69.31 meters
- Kristjan Čeh (Slovenia) – 68.41 meters
- Lukas Weißhaidinger (Austria) – 67.54 meters
- Clemens Prüfer (Germany) – 67.41 meters
- Daniel Ståhl (Sweden) – 66.95 meters
- Andrius Gudžius (Lithuania) – 66.55 meters
- Romaine Mullings (Jamaica) – 65.61 meters
- Travis Smikle (Jamaica) – 64.97 meters
- Alin Firfirică (Romania) – 64.45 meters
- Alex Rose (Samoa) – 61.89 meters
Stona’s remarkable achievement underscores the competitive spirit and high level of skill present in today’s field events. His record-setting performance will be remembered as a highlight of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
