Sumit Antil made history once again on Monday by successfully defending his Paralympics gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Antil, who had set a Games record during Tokyo 2020, outdid himself with a stunning throw of 69.11 meters on his first attempt.
Sumit then broke his own record with a monumental 70.59-meter throw on his next attempt, further solidifying his dominance in the event.
@sumit_javelin THAT IS HUGE! 🤯
Gold in the men’s javelin throw F64 and owner of the new Paralympic record!
Incredible! 👏 🥇 🇮🇳#Paralympics | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/5W9yRqH2gP
— Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) September 2, 2024
Sri Lanka’s Dulan Kodithuwakku, the World Record holder in the F44 category, secured the silver medal with a throw of 67.03 meters. Australia’s Michal Burain claimed the bronze with a season-best throw of 64.89 meters.
Two other Indian athletes, Sandeep and Sandip Sargar, both competing in the F44 category, finished in fourth and seventh places with throws of 62.80 meters and 58.03 meters, respectively.
