LIMA, Peru – University of Iowa freshman thrower Bryce Ruland claimed the U20 World Championships discus title on Saturday.

The Waterford, Wisconsin, native set a personal record of 62.59 meters to win gold. Ruland’s mark, which was achieved on his first throw of the finals, was the sixth-best throw in 2024.

Ruland held off silver medalist Jarno Van Daalen (62.22 meters) of the Netherlands and Mico Lampinen (62.20 meters) of Finland.

On the track, sophomore Luke Knepp placed 29th in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, crossing the line in 9:33.17.