Nafy Thiam continues to deliver impressive performances in the United States. This Friday, at the Tom Jones Memorial in Gainesville, Florida, the 18-year-old Belgian shot putter improved her personal best by 48 centimeters with a throw of 17.30 meters.
This not only sets a new Belgian U20 record but also stands as the best Belgian performance in outdoor competitions of all categories! Jolien Boumkwo, the previous record holder, had thrown 17.29 meters, just one centimeter less than Nafy Thiam.
In indoor competitions, Boumkwo still holds the national record with a throw of 17.87 meters set on February 19, 2023, in Gand, which remains the overall best mark.
On March 26, Nafy Thiam, representing RFCL, set a new junior Belgian record with a throw of 16.82 meters in Tallahassee. She then participated in two other competitions with less successful throws of 15.92 meters and 15.87 meters.
Trained by Luke Bryant at Florida State University (FSU), Nafy Thiam reached a new milestone by crossing the 17 meters threshold for the first time. And this is just the beginning of her remarkable journey!
“I aim to throw 18 meters this year,” Nafy Thiam revealed to Atletieknieuws. “At the U20 World Championships in the summer, I will target the podium. I know I am capable, and my coaches believe in me.”
