Australian discus thrower Matt Denny continued his remarkable form at the Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona, coming within 10cm of the world record.
Four days after breaking the 70-metre barrier for the first time, the Olympic bronze medallist set an Oceanian record with a throw of 74.25m, placing him second on the all-time list behind Mykolas Alekna.
Denny maintained consistency throughout the competition, surpassing 70 metres with all six throws.
His series included marks of 71.03m, 73.46m (a personal best in round two), 72.93m, 71.14m, and 73.56m. USA’s Sam Mattis secured second place with 70.08m, narrowly ahead of Germany’s Mika Sosna.
In the women’s event, Alida van Daalen of the Netherlands claimed victory with a 65.11m throw.
Denny is set to compete again in Ramona on Sunday, facing reigning world record-holder Alekna, while two-time Olympic champion Valarie Allman headlines the women’s field.
