TOKYO: Javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched India’s second gold at the ongoing Paralympics, shattering the men’s F64 category world record multiple times in a stunning Games debut performance on Monday.
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Sonepat, Haryana’s 23-year-old victim of a 2015 motorbike accident left his leg below the knee. He sent the spear to 68.55m in his fifth attempt. This was the fastest time in the day and a new world record.
He actually beat the world record of 62.88m five times during the day. His foul was his last throw. His series were 66.95 and 68.08 respectively. 65.27, 66.71 and 66.55 were his last throws. The silver and bronze were won by Michal Burian, Australia (66.29m), and Dulan Kodithuwakku, Sri Lanka (65.61m).
For athletes who have had their legs amputated, the F64 category allows them to compete in standing positions using prosthetics.
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