Anita Włodarczyk
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Records
Włodarczyk's career is defined by unprecedented dominance in the hammer throw. She is the only woman to win three Olympic gold medals in the event, and she was the first to throw beyond 80 meters. Her world record of 82.98 meters has stood since 2016, a testament to her extraordinary power and technique. She has been ranked No. 1 in the world multiple times and was named the Athlete of the Decade for the 2010s by Track & Field News. Her achievements have made her a national hero in Poland, where she is celebrated for her consistency and resilience.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
One of Poland's highest state decorations, awarded for her sporting achievements.
Polish Sports Personality of the Year
Voted by the Polish public and sports journalists as the country's top athlete.
Athlete of the Decade
Named the Women's Athlete of the Decade for the 2010s, a unanimous selection by their screening panel.
Rankings & Lists
Women's Athlete of the Decade
World Rankings
Records & Feats
First woman to throw the hammer over 80 meters
She achieved this feat at the Rio 2016 Olympics with a throw of 82.98 meters.
Only woman to win three Olympic gold medals in the hammer throw
She won gold in 2012, 2016, and 2020.
Current world record holder in the women's hammer throw
Her throw of 82.98 meters set in 2016 remains the world record.