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Goodbye and goodnight from Japan National Stadium

This is the official end of our live coverage for the men’s javelin final on Day 6. Four new world champions were...

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 08:36pm

Keshorn Walcott — Olympic champion at 19, world champion at 32

Published 18 Sep, 2025 06:09pm

PHOTOS: Winners celebrate their victory as men’s javelin finals come to a close

Gold medallist Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott celebrates with his national fla

Published 18 Sep, 2025 05:06pm

GOLD FOR KESHORN WALCOTT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

The 32-year-old had a brilliant six throws tonight to take home gold.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:46pm

Anderson Peters still in second place

Throws 86.26m on final attempt, waves to crowd and claps above his head.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:44pm

Thompson with a third consecutive no throw on sixth attempt

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:43pm

Weber’s sixth attempt puts him out of medal contention

Hands clasped behind his head, eyes shut, Julian Weber looked disappointed with his 84.67m last attempt.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:41pm

ANALYSIS: Why has Arshad exited the javelin final already

Arshad is barely two months out of surgery for a persistent calf injury, so it’s no surprise that the athlete hasn’t...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:40pm

Walcott with 85.84m on 5th attempt, still in the lead

Javelin in hand, claps above his head as the crowd responded, Keshorn Walcott threw a decent 85.84m on his fifth...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:36pm

US’ Curtis Thompson with no throw on 5th attempt

No throws are common in javelin, or any field event.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:32pm

Neeraj with a no throw on attempt five

It seems like the pressure is getting to the reigning champion.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:25pm

PHOTOS: Arshad Nadeem competes in men’s javelin throw final at World Athletics Championships

Pakistan’s athlete Arshad Nadeem competes in the men’s javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:24pm

Walcott throws a season best 88.16m to extend his lead

Keshorn Walcott is making a comeback! The 32-year-old Kenyan throws a season best 88.16m to extend his lead.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:21pm

Anderson Peters with 83.62m to stay in second place

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men’s Javelin Throw Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan -...

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 04:43pm

Weber has lowest throw of 80.66m on fifth attempt

Till now, no athlete has thrown over 90m, which is a big feat but something the top dogs in the field have achieved...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:16pm

Arshad consults with coach Salman in the stands

After his third attempt, Arshad made his way to the spectator stands to consult with coach Salman Butt.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:14pm

Neeraj looks disappointed with 82.86m fourth attempt

The reigning champion hasn’t thrown above 85m tonight, which is surprising since this was the season he finally...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:12pm

Arshad has no throw on fourth attempt

Earlier, it wads thought that Arshad was out of the medal contention due to being in 10th place, with the cutoff at...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 04:09pm

Yego stops his runup midway on third attempt

It’s unclear what’s happened to the Kenyan.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:57pm

Arshad with 82.75m on his third attempt

He gestured to the crowd to cheer for him and the stadium clapped in sync.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:55pm

Weber with a no throw on third attempt

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:53pm

Keshorn Walcott takes the lead with a massive 87.83m

He;s currently in second place.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:52pm

Arshad currently in 9th place as second attempt almost over

After 82.73m and a no throw, Arshad stands in ninth place.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:51pm

Thompson’s second attempt was far below his first

Nevertheless, the American is still in second place behind Grenada’s Peters. Thompson threw 81.36m the second time.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:47pm

A massive throw from the Kenyan throwing veteran Julius Yego

He’s moved into fifth with 85.54m.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:45pm

Neeraj puts out 84.03m throw on second attempt

He’s currently placed sixth as the second round is ongoing.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:44pm

No throw for Arshad on second throw

It’s unclear why his throw was not counted.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:43pm

Julian Weber throws solid 86.11m on second attempt

Moves into third place so far.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:40pm

India’s Sachin Yadav springs a surprise

Moves into second place so far.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:38pm

The throw has been briefly paused for the women’s 5000m taking place simultaneously

Obviously no one wants any mishaps on the field, so the men are waiting for a few minutes as the women run 13 laps...

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:37pm