Discus Duels: Friendship and Rivalry in Tokyo's Throw Town

As Australian discus standout Matt Denny competes for his first world championship medal in Tokyo, he's doing so alongside his friend and rival, Mykolas Alekna, the world record holder.

The duo recently took the sport to unprecedented heights aided by favorable winds at an event in Ramona, Oklahoma. Denny described their dynamic as competitive yet friendly, sharing nights out post-events.

In Ramona, Alekna broke his own world record while Denny was close behind, topping his personal best. Both athletes aim to continue their success at Tokyo's National Stadium after making a strong showing at the Paris Games where Alekna secured silver and Denny took bronze.