Japan’s Haruka Kitaguchi wins gold in Women’s Javelin Throw; First Japanese to win in the event

Haruka Kitaguchi celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw final at the Summer Olympics on Saturday in Saint-Denis, France. - Photo: AP

PARIS: Haruka Kitaguchi, 26, won the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw event on Saturday (Aug 10) in Paris.

Her longest throw in the final was 65.80 meters.