(CNN)Chase Ealey made history on Saturday night as she became the first American woman to win the shot put world title at the World Athletics Championships.

At the competition in Eugene, Oregon, Ealey took the lead on the first attempt of the six finals rounds with a throw of 20.49 meters to win the gold medal. According to Olympic sport historian Bill Mallon, she is the first woman's shot put world champion to win on the first attempt.