Javelin throw world record

JAYDEN Sawyer amazed himself with a towering world record throw to win a javelin gold medal at the world championships in London.

“Where did that even come from?” asked the 23-year-old from Canberra after exceeding his personal best by 4.5m with a winning throw of 52.96m.

Sawyer’s effort was just one highlight for Australia on the penultimate day of the titles. Deon Kenzie won a world title in the 1500m T38 event and wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario took gold in the 5000m T53.