Javelin Thrower Annu Rani won her second Asian Games medal and her first gold in the continental event on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023. The 31-year old also created history by becoming the first-Indian woman to win a gold medal in the sport at the Asiad.
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Annu touched 62.92m, which was her season’s best throw to finish on the top of the podium. She also won the country its 15th gold in the ongoing Asian Games. Her best throw of the evening came in her fourth attempt.
Sri Lankan javelin thrower, Nadeesha Dilhan, claimed the second spot with her personal best throw of 61.57m. While China’s Huihui Lyu claimed the bronze medal with a throw of 61.29m.
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It was also the second gold medal for India on the day. Earlier, runner Parul Chaudhary etched her name in history, winning a gold in the women’s 5000m.
Returning to the field after bagging a silver medal in the women’s 3000-metre steeplechase on Monday, Parul finished with a timing of 15:14.75 to clinch the gold, becoming the first Indian to win the yellow metal in the women’s 5000m event at the Asian Games.
