Menendez breaks record to win gold
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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SUBSCRIBEOsleidys 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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