Menendez breaks record to win gold

Osleidys Menendez shattered the Olympic record to win the women’s javelin title in Athens tonight.

Osleidys Menendez shattered the Olympic record to win the women’s javelin title in Athens tonight.

Menendez, bronze-medallist four years ago, produced a massive effort of 71.03 metres.

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