“Kelsey-Lee Barber is on top of the world once more, becoming the first Australian athlete since Catherine Freeman to win back-to-back world titles when taking out the Women's Javelin final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA.

30-year-old Barber rewrote the history books with her third round throw of 66.91m to become the first woman worldwide to defend a javelin world title. Her feat sees her become world lead, and her throw was also her furthest since securing the gold medal at the Doha edition of the Games in 2019.

Respecting her body with rest following her victorious launch, Barber passed on her fifth attempt, and patiently waited as her competitors took to the javelin runway. A sixth attempt was not needed, with Barber maintaining the top spot as eventual silver medallist Kara Winger (USA) secured her silver with a final throw of 63.27m…”

Continue to the full article by Sascha Ryner at Athletics Australia on athletics.com.au