American · Dallas, USA · Born 25 August 1994American discus thrower who became Olympic champion in 2021 and two-time World champion, known for her consistent excellence in field events.
Valarie Allman is an American discus thrower and Olympic champion who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics and has been one of the dominant forces in women's throwing. Her exceptional technique, physical power, and competitive consistency have produced world-class distances at the sport's biggest events. Allman's reign as one of the world's premier discus throwers has been built on relentless technical development.
Famous For
Olympic champion and world record holder in discus throw
Playing Style
How They Played
Technical thrower known for consistency and mental toughness
Legacy
Lasting Impact
First American woman to win Olympic discus gold since 1976
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Olympic Champion 2021
- World Champion 2022
- World Champion 2023
- Diamond League Champion 2021
- Diamond League Champion 2022
Career Journey
Timeline
2014
📌 Professional athletics debut
2018
🎯 First major international team selection
2019
🎯 First throw over 68 meters
2020
🎯 US Olympic Trials victory
2021
🏆 Olympic gold medal in discus throw - Tokyo
2021
🎯 Threw 68.98m for Olympic victory
2021
🏆 Olympic gold medal - Tokyo
2021
🏆 Diamond League Champion
2022
🏆 World Championship gold medal in discus throw
2022
🎯 Became world number one ranked discus thrower
2022
🏆 World Championship gold medal
2022
🥇 World Athletics Female Field Athlete of the Year
2022
🏆 Diamond League Champion
2023
🏆 World Championship gold medal defense
2024
🌍 Paris Olympics competition
American Athletes