Gold Medal Triumph
Annu Rani Strikes Gold at Wiesław Maniak Memorial: India’s Annu Rani claimed the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial in Poland. She achieved a season-best distance of 62.59 metres, surpassing competitors from Turkey and Australia.
Event Highlights
The podium saw Eda Tugsuz of Turkey secure silver with 58.36m, while Lianna Davidson of Australia took bronze with 58.24m. Rani’s dominance was clear from her first throw of 60.96m, which would have been enough to win the event.
Static GK fact: The Wiesław Maniak Memorial is named after a Polish sprinter who won silver in the 4x100m relay at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Performance Breakdown
- First Attempt: 60.96m – Secured an early lead
- Second Attempt: 62.59m – Season-best mark
- Final Attempt: 60.07m – Consistent finish
Her performance ranks her among the top 15 javelin throwers in the world this season.
Road to World Championships
Annu Rani’s focus is now on achieving the 64m qualifying standard for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Her consistent throws above 60m this season signal strong medal potential.
Static GK fact: The qualification period for the 2025 World Athletics Championships began in late 2024 and will close just weeks before the event in Tokyo.
Other Indian Athletes in Action
At the same meet, Pooja claimed third place in the women’s 800m clocking 2:02.95, and Jisna Mathew finished sixth in the women’s 400m with 54.12 seconds.
Static GK Tip: India’s first Olympic medal in athletics came in 2021 when Neeraj Chopra won gold in men’s javelin with a throw of 87.58m.
Significance for Indian Athletics
This victory adds to Annu Rani’s growing list of international achievements. As the reigning Asian Games champion, her form boosts India’s hopes in field events, traditionally dominated by European athletes.
Static GK fact: The women’s javelin world record is 72.28m, set by Barbora Špotáková of the Czech Republic in 2008.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Annu Rani Strikes Gold at Wiesław Maniak Memorial:
| Fact | Detail |
| Event | International Wiesław Maniak Memorial |
| Venue | Poland |
| Gold Winner | Annu Rani (India) – 62.59m |
| Silver Winner | Eda Tugsuz (Turkey) – 58.36m |
| Bronze Winner | Lianna Davidson (Australia) – 58.24m |
| Qualification Target | 64m for 2025 World Athletics Championships |
| Annu Rani’s Age | 32 years |
| Other Indian Medal | Pooja – Bronze in women’s 800m |
| Top Global Ranking | Among top 15 in 2025 season |
| World Record (Women’s Javelin) | 72.28m by Barbora Špotáková (2008) |
