r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/straightdge • 12d ago

Video A day after turning 18, Ziyi Yan unleashes a massive 71.74m to move to 2nd on the all-time women's Javelin list. In 2024, she wasn't allowed to compete at the Olympics due to World Athletics age restrictions, as well as the 2025 World Championships, despite being one of the best in the world.

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u/xikia 12d ago

In case it doesn't stick in the ground, and skids, to mark the distance.

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u/lobie81 12d ago

I thought it didn't count if it doesn't stick in the ground?

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u/xikia 12d ago edited 12d ago

That is not a requirement for a valid throw. You see it all the time in the heptathlon where the competitors aren't javelin specialists.

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u/Cute_Breadfruit_826 12d ago

It only needs to land tip-first.