She had four throws above 58m while her two efforts recorded 57.61m and 57m. "After a long lay-off due to knee injury, I am really happy to win such a prestigious competition as it was my first competition during my training-cum-competition programme in USA this year," Poonia, who is training under 1976 Montreal Olympic champion Mac Wilkins and husband Virender, said.
"I was reluctant to participate as I was not confident of my performance after a long break in my training due to knee injury. But my husband pushed me on and I am satisfied with my performance. "Since reaching USA on July 12 I am on a tough training program not less than seven hours a day. My aim is to achieve not only B but A qualification mark for London Olympics before I return back to India in November. This win will boost my confidence," she said.
Poonia wins gold in Portland
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