Dutch star Jessica Schilder produced one of the greatest performances in recent women’s shot put history at the Shanghai Diamond League, smashing the national and meet records with a sensational 21.09m throw.
With the massive effort, Schilder became the first woman in 14 years to breach the prestigious 21-metre mark in women’s shot put, marking a historic moment in global athletics. The throw not only secured her the victory but also rewrote the Diamond League record books in emphatic fashion.
American world champion Chase Jackson finished second with a strong 20.46m effort, while Canada’s Sarah Mitton claimed third place after registering 20.42m.
Schilder’s performance now stands among the finest women’s shot put marks of the modern era and signals a major statement ahead of the biggest competitions of the 2026 season.