Decatur native Noelle Malkamaki wins gold and sets world record at Paris Paralympics

(WAND)- Decatur native Noelle Malkamaki wins gold and sets new world record in shot put at 2024 Paris Paralympics.

According to U.S. Paralympics Track & Field, Malkamaki is now the first woman's F46 shot putter to throw over 14 meters in competition.

WORLD RECORD. GOLD MEDAL. MALKAMAKI. 🥇@noellemalkamaki becomes the first women’s F46 shot putter to throw over 14 meters in competition and takes her first Paralympic title! #ParisParalympics // #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/DXIysjQnko
— U.S. Paralympics Track & Field (@USParaTF) September 4, 2024

Malkamaki is a St. Teresa High School graduate.

After high school Noelle went on to compete at the collegiate level at Depaul University where she got the opportunity to compete for the United State of America.