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Larry Eder
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While Winfried Yavi has stolen the show at the Asian Games with three gold medals in the long-distance events, Thailand’s Bonsoon has been the sprinting hero in the men’s events, breaking both the 100 m and 200 m records.
Rumesh Pathirage, photo by Asian Athletics
On an individual level, the standout performers were 17-year-old Lin Yi of China, who threw 71.04 m to win the javelin gold, and Rumesh Pathirage in the men’s javelin, both of whom have dominated the world in top-flight Diamond League events.
Vithay Ramraj, 400m hurdle record holder, photo by Athletics India
From the Indian athletics point of view, the humble Army man Gulveer has already claimed 2 silver medals and hopes to add a third today. Along with Gulveer, the individual outstanding achievement would be ranked Vithya Ramraj breaking Usha’s 42-year-old record silver in 4 x 400 mixed and hopefully a third in 4 x 400 m women today.
Sarwan Barwal, silver medalist, marathon, Asian Games, NR for India! photo by Asian Athletics
Parul’s two bronzes, with a national record; Sawan Barwal’s marathon national record and silver; Seema’s personal best 59.88 in the women’s discus; and a first-ever medal in the pole vault by Brianca Elangovan definitely stole the show.
All in all asian athletics standards are definitely on the rise