Ecuador's Juleisy Angulo Wins Historic World Javelin Title

Ecuadorian athlete Juleisy Angulo made history by winning the gold medal in the women's javelin throw at the World Championships held in Tokyo, with a record-breaking throw of 65.12 meters. This victory marked Ecuador's first world championship gold in javelin and was especially significant given Angulo's previous ranking of 31st and her recovery from two knee surgeries. Latvian Anete Sietina earned silver with a personal best throw of 64.64 meters, while Australia's Mackenzie Little secured bronze, repeating her success from the previous championships. Angulo expressed deep emotion and dedication, crediting her family and coach for their support and aiming for future competitions like the 2027 Pan American Games and the Olympics. The event also saw the absence of Japan's reigning champion Haruka Kitaguchi, who could not advance due to an elbow injury. This championship highlighted an inspiring narrative of perseverance and breakthrough success for Angulo and her country.