Chinese javelin star Yan Ziyi makes history in Brussels
Yan Ziyi becomes the youngest female champion in Diamond League Final history despite eating too many desserts
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Chinese javelin star Yan Ziyi overcame a stomachache from eating too many desserts to become the youngest female champion in Diamond League Final history in Brussels, throwing 68.42 metres to beat Haruka Kitaguchi.
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Yan Ziyi competed in the Diamond League Final in Brussels, defeating Paris Olympic gold medallist Haruka Kitaguchi.
Chinese javelin star Yan Ziyi’s sweet tooth almost cost her a place in history in Brussels on Sunday.
The 18-year-old said she ate so many desserts during lunch that she made herself sick, but it still wasn’t enough to stop her from becoming the youngest female champion in Diamond League Final history, beating Paris Olympic gold medallist Haruka Kitaguchi.
The teenager secured the women’s javelin gold with a meeting record throw of 68.42 metres to end the season undefeated over five events and earn her first Diamond League trophy.
Yan, however, experienced a rare dip in form during the final. She fouled on her first and third attempts while registering a modest 62.21m on her second throw – far below her usual standard.
She recovered on her fourth attempt with a 64.95m throw to move into first place, before sealing the win with 68.42m.
Japan’s Kitaguchi finished second with a season-best 65.44m on her final attempt.
Open Questions
- What specific desserts did Yan Ziyi eat?
