Fanny Roos Throws Over 19
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Fanny Roos Throws Over 19 Meters Again in World Championship Prep

For the sixteenth time this season, shot putter Fanny Roos threw the shot over 19 meters.

In competitions in Beijing, China, the Swede showed good form ahead of the World Championship in Tokyo which will be decided 13-21 September.

Roos finished in second place in the competition with her throw of 19.35, only beaten by the Canadian Sarah Mitton who won with 19.81.

Fanny Roos' personal best is 19.66, set on May 3 this year during a Diamond League competition in China. It is also the Swedish record in outdoor shot put.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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