Canada’s Mitton is primed for Paris Olympics after winning world indoor title

For Sarah Mitton, a world championship is some added excitement as she prepares for the Paris Olympics this summer.
The Brooklyn, N.S., native won her first global title last weekend with a gold medal in shot put at the world athletics indoor championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Mitton reset her national indoor record for the second time in less than two weeks in the process.
“It’s actually nice to have a few days to let it sink in. I think in the heat of the moment, it’s obviou