Kelsey-Lee Barber snapped Australia’s silver streak in this event, delivering her nation’s first world javelin title with a thrilling sixth-round throw.
Twice before Australia has claimed a silver in this event (Joanna Stone in 1997 and Kim Mickle in 2013) but Barber's impeccably timed 66.56m effort elevated her from fourth to gold.
China held first and second place until Barber upended the pecking order. Neither Chinese athlete could counter with their final throws, leaving Liu Shiying with the silver (65.88m) and world leader Lyu Huihui (65.49m) with the bronze.
