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Taiwan Athletics Open: Rohit Clinches Javelin Gold; Vithya Ramraj Wins Women’s 400m Hurdles
Taiwan Athletics Open: India’s impressive run at the Taiwan Athletics Open continued as Rohit Yadav clinched gold in the men’s javelin throw on the second day of the event while Vithya Ramraj claimed the top spot on the podium in the women’s 400m hurdles here on Sunday.
Rohit, a two-time national champion, secured the gold medal with a throw of 74.42 metres. He began with an initial attempt of 71.46 metres, placing him second after the first round. The 24-year-old athlete then moved into the lead with a second throw of 74.25 metres, before solidifying his top position with a final throw of 74.42 metres, which earned him the gold medal.
In the women’s 400m hurdles, Vithya claimed the gold medal after clocking 56.53 seconds, taking India’s gold medal tally in the athletics meet to eight. Meanwhile, fellow Indian athlete Yashas Palaksha secured the silver medal in the same event.
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