The men’s javelin final at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships delivered high drama and surprise results. Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago won gold with a throw of 88.16m. His performance earned him his first world title in the event.
Anderson Peters of Grenada claimed silver with 87.55m, while Curtis Thompson of the United States secured bronze with 87.15m. The medal winners produced their best throws under pressure in front of a packed Tokyo stadium.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra of India finished eighth with 84.03m. He has been dealing with a back injury that affected his performance. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem ended the competition in 10th place after a best throw of 82.75m.
The final was expected to be a battle between Chopra and Nadeem, but both fell short on the day. Walcott, meanwhile, rose to the occasion with his season’s best throw.
The Tokyo World Athletics Championships also saw several other strong contenders. German thrower Julian Weber placed fourth with 86.45m, narrowly missing the podium. Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, a consistent finalist in past events, finished outside the medals as well.
The result reshaped the current landscape of men’s javelin. Walcott’s gold marks a return to form after years of inconsistency. Peters and Thompson also confirmed their status as world-class athletes with throws beyond 87m.
The competition highlighted how unpredictable javelin can be at the highest level. With the Paris Olympics approaching in 2028, the battle among these top throwers will remain one of athletics’ most exciting rivalries.
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