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Wyatt Larkins claimed Great Britain's first medal at the World U20 Championships with a bronze in the men's hammer. Larkins threw 75.38m in the final, surpassing his previous best. Despite a late surge from USA's Kayden Hulet, Larkins held on for bronze.
China's Chen Jiawei dominated the men's hammer, securing gold with a 79.16m throw. This marked China's second throws title at the championships. Jamaica's Michael-Andre Matthew Edwards made history by becoming the first U20 triple jumper to clear 17 meters. Read more racing coverage.
Other notable performances included Emmanuel Kiprono's record-breaking run in the men's 3000m and Poland's Anastazja Kuś winning the women's 400m. South Africa's Jan-Hendrik Heymans won the javelin with a throw of 80.50m. Related: High School Championships Day 7: Record-Breaking Performances.
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Larkins secured bronze in the men's hammer with a personal best throw. Wyatt Larkins claimed Great Britain's first medal at the World U20 Championships with a bronze in the men's hammer. Larkins threw 75.38m in the final, surpassing his previous best. Despite a late surge from USA's Kayden Hulet, Larkins held on for bronze.
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Runner World published this brief on August 8, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 8, 2026.
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