Kenya’s javelin hero Julius Yego has reignited his international career with a blistering 85.96m throw that booked him a place in the final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The performance not only matched his season’s best but also signaled a stunning comeback for the former world champion.
Highlights:
- Yego qualified for the javelin final with a powerful 85.96m throw.
- His mark matched his season’s best and placed him among the top three overall.
- Only Grenada’s Anderson Peters and Germany’s Julian Weber outperformed him.
- The throw revived memories of his 2015 world title and 2016 Olympic silver.
- The final is expected to be a battle of giants, with Yego firmly in the mix.
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Julius Yego needed just one throw to prove he belongs at the top again. With a confident run-up and explosive release, his spear landed at 85.96m the automatic qualifying mark. That single effort carried him straight into the final without any further attempts.
Although Yego’s throw was enough to secure qualification, he still had to contend with big names in the field. Grenada’s Anderson Peters led the way with a massive 89.53m, while Germany’s Julian Weber followed closely with 87.21m. Yego’s distance placed him third overall, comfortably setting up a thrilling final showdown.
For Yego, this isn’t just another competition. Dubbed the “YouTube Man” for teaching himself javelin techniques online, he rose to global fame with a World Championship gold in 2015 and an Olympic silver in 2016. Injuries and form dips had since slowed him down but Tokyo has reminded the world of his fighting spirit.
With the finals just days away, excitement is building. Yego’s season-best throw proves he’s peaking at the right time. Fans back home will be hoping his resurgence can translate into another medal moment for Kenya on the global stage.
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