The French easily passed the series of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene (Oregon) on Friday with a throw of 77.95 m.
Quentin Bigot, one of the favorites in the hammer throw, easily crossed the series of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene (Oregon) on Friday with a throw of 77.95 m. Vice-world champion in 2019 in Doha, Bigot (29) threw at 75.62 m then 77.95 m on his second attempt, allowing him to exceed the automatic qualification distance (77.50 m) for the final scheduled for Saturday at 12:00 p.m. (local, 9:00 p.m. French). Fifth in the last Olympic Games last summer in Tokyo, Bigot is one of the most serious chances of a French medal in Eugene.
The other tricolor thrower, Yann Chaussinand, did not succeed in qualifying, however, his best throw having been measured at 73.95 m.