Australia's Mackenzie Little Wins Javelin Bronze at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Mackenzie Little has impressed at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by winning a bronze medal in the women's javelin and advancing to the final with a qualifying throw of 65.54 meters, a distance that would have won silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Little, who balances her career as a full-time doctor with professional athletics, showcased her exceptional talent by surpassing the automatic qualifying mark in a single attempt. Australia's track and field contingent also includes promising athletes like Linden Hall and Rose Davies competing in the 5000m final, as well as a strong women's middle-distance group with Claudia Hollingsworth and Jessica Hull advancing in the 800m semis. The men's 4x100m relay team, anchored by Rohan Browning, progressed to the final as the fastest non-automatic qualifier. These performances highlight Australia's growing presence and competitiveness at the championships, with several athletes poised to contend for medals in their respective events.