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WALCOTT BAGS ‘DIAMOND’ SILVER

Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott warmed up for the defence of his Olympic men's javelin title with a runner-up finish at the Muller Anniversary Games IAAF Diamond League meet, in London, England, yesterday.

Walcott threw 83.60 metres in the sixth and final round to snatch silver, forcing Australian Hamish Peacock (82.94m) to settle for bronze. Czech Republic thrower Jakub Vadlejch topped the field with an 85.72m effort.

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