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Rohit Yadav joins Neeraj in javelin final, Eldhose first Indian to qualify for Triple Jump final


Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, July 22, 2022: Rohit Yadav joined reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and became the second Indian to qualify for the men’s javelin final, while Eldhose Paul became the first Indian to qualify for the triple jump final in the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Friday, July 22.

 

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Yadav’s best throw of 80.42m landed him in 11th spot while defending champion, Grenada’s Anderson Peters topped the qualification round with 89.91m. Earlier in the day, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra qualified for his maiden World Championships final with a stunning first attempt throw of 88.39m.

 


The 24-year-old Indian, hot favourite for a medal, opened the men’s javelin throw Group A qualification round and sent his spear to 88.39m for his third career-best throw on Thursday. Those who clear 83.50m or 12 best performers across two qualification round groups qualify for the final.

Meanwhile, Eldhose finished sixth in the Group A qualification round and 12th overall to make the cut for Sunday’s final (6:50am IST).

The 25-year-old Paul, who reached here just a few days ago due to visa issues, has a season’s and personal best of 16.99m which he had recorded while winning gold in the Federation Cup in April. The two other Indians, Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobacker failed to make it to the finals after best jumps of 16.49m and 16.45m respectively. Chitravel finished eighth in Group A and 17th overall while Aboobacker ended at 10th in Group B and 19th overall.

Those who cleared 17.05m or the 12 best performers across two qualification round groups qualify for the finals.


Courtesy: India Today


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