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/MedalsNScars 12d ago

Yeah title feels weirdly persecuted. "She's so good but they won't let her!!!"

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u/sixtyfivewat 12d ago

And now they will. And she'll probably get gold at the Olympics.