No Olympic medal
Discus decision with Weißhaidinger from 8.25 pm
In the most high-class discus throw final in Olympic history, Austria's athletics star Lukas Weißhaidinger put in a strong performance - but even his fantastic 67.54 m was not enough for the medal he had hoped for in the end. In his third Olympic final after Rio 2016 (sixth) and Tokyo 2021 (bronze), he finished in an excellent fifth place.
Gold was sensationally won by Roje Stona from Jamaica with a new Olympic record of 70.00 m. World record holder Mykolas Alekna from Lithuania had to settle for silver with 69.97m. He thus fell just short of his dream of becoming Olympic champion (2000 and 2004) like his father Virgilijus Alekna. Even though he had improved his father's Olympic record (69.89) in the meantime with his 69.97 m, but was beaten by Roje Stona shortly afterwards. Matthew Denny, who had finished fourth in Tokyo 2021, took bronze with 69.31 m ahead of former world champion Kristjan Ceh (Slo/68.41).
Keeping your nerve
Behind him, however, was Lukas Weißhaidinger in a strong fifth place! The final had started anything but well for him. His first attempt only landed at 60.02 m and he was only last after the first round. But the Upper Austrian, long experienced in major events, kept his nerve and threw his 2 kg discus to 67.54 m in his very next attempt, securing him a place in the final of the best eight. Luki was unable to improve on this distance, but his third final appearance on the Olympic stage was also extremely strong!
He has long been the most successful Austrian track and field athlete of all time! After bronze medals at the Olympics, World Championships and European Championships, he even won silver at this year's European Championships. And in Paris, Weißhaidinger already made a commitment: "I'm going to keep going until the 2028 Games in Los Angeles!"
Gogl-Walli in 19th place
Susanne Gogl-Walli was eliminated in the 400 m semifinals. She finished 19th overall with a time of 51.19 seconds. One place better than in Tokyo 2021.
Final results, men, discus throw:
1st Roje Stona (JAM) 70.0 m
2. Mykolas Alekna (LTU) 69.97
3. Matthew Denny (AUS) 69.31
Next:
5th Lukas Weißhaidinger (AUT) 67.54
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