Kara Winger 68.11 WL to win Brussels Diamond League. Has an American ever led the world in the javelin or won a DL before?

She just broke her 12 year old PB!

Tom Petranoff held the world record at one point. Mid 80s?

Also, Cy Young (not the baseball player) won Olympic gold in 1952.

There is only one other instance of an American winning a Diamond League: it was also Kara Winger, back at the 2010 Pre Classic (same year she set the AR that she just broke tonight in Brussels).

Breaux Greer was the farthest thrower in the world in 2007.

American Record for Kara Winger!

I thought Maggie Malone was lead the world in 2021, but I am not sure. Javelin is difficult to follow

Could it be (on female side) Renae Bair of San Diego ?

She was a strong thrower during Soviet vs USA duals.

Ms Bair passed away several years ago.

Bob Roggy had the WL for 1982, 95.80.

Kate Schmidt (69.32) ex WR holder....

99,72 in 1983.