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Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers wins gold at Commonwealth Games

Canada collects 17 medals on ninth day of competition in England Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers topped the podium in the women's final on Saturday for the country's 22nd gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

The 23-year-old from Richmond, B.C., launched her third throw 74.08 metres to win the event in front of a roaring crowd at Alexander Stadium.

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New Zealand's Julia Ratcliffe claimed silver with a throw of 69.63m, while fellow Canadian Jillian Weir of Kingston, Ont., captured bronze (67.35m).

Canada's Kaila Butler finished eighth with a best throw of 64.22m.

Rogers advanced to the final on Thursday while setting a new Games record with a throw 74.68m to lead the qualifying round.

Canada has won 22 gold 29 silver and 33 bronze for a total of 84 medals through nine days of competition, which currently has them third in the standings.