Barbora Spotakova of the Czech Republic launched her javelin 67.69m to lead in the qualifying round of the Women’s Javelin Throw on August 19 at the Beijing Olympic Games.
Christina Obergfoll of Germany came in second place with a throw of 67.52m, and her compatriot Steffi Nerius took third with 63.94m.
Cuban athlete Osleidys Menendez, world and Olympic record holder, qualified in eleventh place with 60.51m.
China’s Zhang Li, 2005 World Youth Champion, marked 61.77m to rank eighth to progress.
Twelve athletes will advance to the Women’s Javelin Throw final scheduled for August 21 at 7:20 p.m. (UTC/GMT+8) at the National Stadium.
(Source: en.beijing2008.cn)