Dadzite wins gold in women’s javelin throw at Paralympics
RIO DEJANEIRO, Sept 11 (LETA) - Latvia’s Diana Dadzite set a new world record in the women’s javelin throw at the Paralympic Games on Saturday, winning Latvia’s second gold medal at the Games.
Dadzite was able to hurl her javelin 23.26 meters.
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Disk thrower Apinis wins gold at paralympic games in Rio
Latvian Paralympian Aigars Apinis triumphed at Paralympic games in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, 8 September, by winning gold in the disk-throwing discipline. This is his fourth gold medal in his career.
Apinis, who started in F52 and F51 group, threw the disk for 20.83 m result, which is his best result for this season.
His first attempt resulted in 19.90 m. The second result was an improvement over the first by 12 cm. In his third attempt, Apinis managed a 20.83 m throw, which was the best result among the seven contestants.
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