Haruka Kitaguchi Faces Setback at World Athletics Championships
Japanese javelin star Haruka Kitaguchi failed to qualify for the World Athletics Championships final, disappointing fans. Previously celebrated for her historic wins, Kitaguchi struggled due to an elbow injury, achieving only 60.38m. Serbian Adriana Vilagos and Australian Mackenzie Little topped the qualifying rounds.
Japan's celebrated javelin thrower, Haruka Kitaguchi, faced a setback at the World Athletics Championships, failing to reach the final despite a stadium full of hopeful supporters. The crowd roared with anticipation, but Kitaguchi's best effort was a modest 60.38 meters.
Kitaguchi, who trains in the Czech Republic with coach David Sekerak, gained fame in 2023 by becoming the first Japanese woman to win a world title in a field event with a remarkable throw of 66.73 meters. She further solidified her status by claiming an Olympic gold in Paris, an exceptional feat for Japanese athletics.
Despite her injuries, Kitaguchi was heartened by the fans' enthusiasm and remains optimistic about her journey. Meanwhile, Serbia's Adriana Vilagos led the qualifiers with a throw of 66.06 meters, followed closely by Australia's Mackenzie Little at 65.54 meters.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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