“The discus is such a strong field right now ... She became the first American woman to win two gold medals in the event. Allman’s four non-foul throws all surpassed Feng’s best throw ...

SAINT-DENIS, France — The Olympic field in women's discus had three years to close the gap on Valarie Allman, and on Monday, ...

Team USA's Valarie Allman became the first American woman to win back-to-back Olympic discus gold medals on Monday.

Allman, who became the first American woman to win two Olympic gold medals in discus last summer in Paris, was named the Colorado Sportswoman of the Year by Sportswomen of Colorado on Sunday night.