Keshorn Walcott Shines with World Championship Gold in Javelin

Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago secured the men's javelin gold at the world championships with a notable throw of 88.16m. His victory marks his first global title since the 2012 Olympics. Walcott's win highlights a successful evening for the Caribbean, with Grenada's Anderson Peters claiming silver.

Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago has triumphed at the world championships, clinching the men's javelin gold with an impressive throw of 88.16 meters. This victory stands as his first global title since his astonishing Olympic gold medal win back in 2012 when he was just a teenager.

The 32-year-old athlete showcased his dominance amidst challenging windy conditions at the National Stadium, delivering the two longest throws of the competition. His success adds a world championship medal to his collection, which includes his 2012 gold and a 2016 Rio Olympics bronze.

In a notable night for Caribbean athletes, Grenada's Anderson Peters finished second with a throw of 87.38 meters, adding a silver medal to his previous world championship golds in 2019 and 2022. However, it was a disappointing competition for India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who couldn't match their previous achievements.

(With inputs from agencies.)