IAAF CONTINENTAL CUP OSTRAVA 2018 - Americas claim the overall title after 2010

Shot Put Women

The final round effort of 19.25m was enough for Gong to take the Gold in a tight contest in Women's Shotput as Saunders could only muster 18.39m.

Lijiao Gong of China won Gold in Shot Put Women

Gold - Lijiao Gong (Asia-Pacific - CHN) 19.63, Silver - Raven Saunders (Americas - USA) 19.74 (SB), Bronze - Christina Schwanitz (Europe - GER) 19.73.

Shot Put Men

Darlon Romani caused a major upset overcoming a competitive field which included reigning Olympic, World and European Champions to take Gold. A just reward for his consistent performance with all his 5 efforts registering over 21m.

Darlan Romani of Brazil won Gold in Shot Put Men

Gold - Darlan Romani (Americas - BRA) 21.89, Silver - Tomas Walsh (Asia-Pacific - NZL) 21.43, Bronze - Michal Haratyk (Europe - POL) 21.36.

Pole Vault Men

Renaud Lavillenie's gamble did not pay off by entering late at 5.65m, followed it up by passing his jump at 5.85 and failing at 5.90 to settle for Silver. Sam Kendricks with a first attempt clearance at 5.85 took the Gold.

Sam Kendricks of USA won Gold in Pole Vault Men

Gold - Sam Kendricks (Americas - USA) 5.85, Silver - Renaud Lavillenie (Europe - FRA) 5.80, Bronze - Shawnancy Barber (Americas - CAN) 5.65.

Pole Vault Women

It was an intense tussle for the Gold as three women were tied having cleared the same height and breaking the Championship record by 15cms. Sidorova representing Europe won the Gold on countback.

Anzhelika Sidorova of Europe won Gold in Women's Pole Vault

Gold - Anzhelika Sidorova (Europe - ANA) 4.85 (CR), Silver - Katerina Stefanidi (Europe - GRE) 4.85 (CR), Bronze - Sandi Morris (Americas - USA) 4.85 (CR).

3000 Metres Men

Paul Chelimo won Gold for America's in the 3000 Metres Men

The 3000m race was conducted as an elimination event happening for the final 4 laps. Seldom did Birhanu Balew, the fastest man in the field this year knew that he would be the first person to be eliminated when he was pipped by Zakayo of Kenya. Mollah (ETH), Scott (GBR) and Zakayo (KEN) fell in the following laps. Stewart McSweyn of Asia-Pacific was leading the field until the 2000m mark when Celimo took over the lead and headed to the finish line to take Gold. Africa playing their joker had finished last.

Gold - Paul Chelimo (Americas - USA) 7:57.13, Silver - Mohammed Ahmed (Americas - USA) 7:57.99, Bronze - Henrik Ingebrigtsen (Europe - NOR) 7:58.85.

3000 Metres Women

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won Gold in the 3000 Metres Women

Sifan Hassan ran a fast race in order to avoid elimination and broke the Championship record and the National record in the process. Africa played their joker at this race and collected important points through Teferi and Obiri's 2-3 finish.

Gold - Sifan Hassan (Europe - NED) 8:27.50 (CR), Silver - Senbere Teferi (Africa - ETH) 8:32.49 (PB), Bronze - Hellen Obiri (Africa - USA) 8:36.20 (SB).