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Annu Rani made history qualified Javelin Throw Finals

Annu Rani Comes Close To Win A Medal For India, Qualifies For Second Straight World Athletics Championships Finals

Annu was on the verge of an early exit after starting with a foul throw and then managing a below par 55.35m in her second attempt but managed to send her spear to 59.60m.

She finished fifth in Group B qualification round and made it to the finals as eighth best across two groups on the fifth day of competitions. The 29-year-old national record holder failed to touch the 60m mark but has the chance to make amends in the finals on Saturday (6:50am IST). She has a season’s and personal best of 63.82m.

Those who touched 62.50m mark or 12 best performers across two groups made it to the finals. Only three competitors could get past the automatic qualification mark of 62.50m.

The 29-year-old national record holder failed to touch the 60m mark but has the chance to make amends in the finals on Saturday (6:50am IST). She has a season’s and personal best of 63.82m.

Those who touched 62.50m mark or 12 best performers across two groups made it to the finals. Only three competitors could get past the automatic qualification mark of 62.50m.

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