Kenyan javelin thrower Julius Yego saw his hopes for a medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo end tragically due to an ankle injury during the final.

• Yego achieved a throw of 85.54m in his second attempt, briefly putting him in contention.
• The gold medal was won by Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott with a throw of 88.16m.
• The final saw six competitors surpass the 85m mark, showcasing a high level of competition.