The defending Pan American Games champion is Rosa Rodríguez from Venezuela.

Gwen Berry's second round throw moved her from fourth place into the silver medal position.

During the award ceremony, Berry cast worldwide attention for raising her fist during the National Anthem.Video on YouTube In what was seen as an extension of the National anthem protests, she called out against injustice in America "and a president who's making it worse.

"Fencer Race Imboden also made a protest at the games, taking a knee on the award stand.

Prior to this competition, the existing world and Pan American Games records were as follows: All times shown are in meters.