Cantwell’s throw best in world

Sun., June 6, 2004

Associated Press

GRESHAM, Ore. — U.S. shot putter Christian Cantwell raised his arms in victory — then went to check the tape measure to confirm what he already knew.

His throw of 73 feet, 11 1/2 inches on Saturday at the Oregon Track Classic was the world’s best this year. It also was his career best.

John Capel, a former wide receiver at the University of Florida who tried to find a place in the NFL for two years before devoting himself full-time to track, won the 100 meters in 10.07.

Debbie Ferguson of Jamaica won a slow 200 in 22.84.

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