The Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Flor Denis Ruiz’s Javelin Throw Journey
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are nearing their conclusion, and Colombia hopes to add another medal to their tally. Flor Denis Ruiz, a javelin thrower, is their best hope.
In her first attempt in the group stage, Ruiz achieved a distance of 64.40 meters and secured her place in the grand final, which takes place this Saturday, August 10th. While this is a promising start, she still has some ground to cover to reach the world record.
The current world record for women’s javelin throw was set in 2008 by Barbora Špotáková in Stuttgart. Her mark of 72.28 meters remains unmatched. The best Olympic performance was achieved by Osleidys Menéndez in 2004 with 71.53 meters. This means Ruiz is 7.88 meters away from the best mark ever.
On Saturday, August 10th, starting at 12:30 p.m. (Colombian time), Ruiz will compete in the javelin throw final. Among those who advanced, she ranked third in the classification. This suggests a strong possibility of her securing a medal. However, it’s worth noting that she only executed one throw on her first day, so there is potential for an even better performance.
Who will Flor Denis Ruiz compete against in the javelin throw final?
The final features a strong field of athletes. Some of the notable competitors include:
- Maria Andrejczyk (Poland): 65.52 meters
- Sara Kolak (Croatia): 64.57 m
- Flor Denis Hurtado (Colombia): 64.40 m
- Jo-Ane van Dyk (South Africa): 64.22 m
- Elina Tzengko (Greece): 63.22 m
The javelin throw final promises an exciting competition and will be a close battle for gold.