Athletics-Olympic champion Allman hungry for Paris after world discus disappointment

Olympic discus champion Valarie Allman smiles in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 13, 2023. REUTERS/Roselle Chen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Valarie Allman's Olympic title defence will come down to that extra "one-to-three percent," the discus gold medallist said on Monday as she prepares for the Paris Games hungrier than ever.

The American took top spot on the podium in Tokyo but missed the World Championships title in Eugene and Budapest, with third and second-place finishes in 2022 and 2023 respectively.