India’s Annu Rani secured the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw at the 8th International Wieslaw Maniak Memorial in Szczecin, Poland, on August 6, 2025.

She achieved a season-best throw of 62.59 m on her second attempt—her first throw beyond 60 m in over a year. Two of her other throws, measuring 60.96 m and 60.07 m, also crossed the 60 m mark. This performance places her back among the world’s top 15 women javelin throwers and strengthens her bid for qualification at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Key Points:

• Event held on August 6, 2025, in Szczecin, Poland.
• Annu Rani’s winning throw measured 62.59 m—her season best.
• First 60 m+ throws in over a year, with two additional 60 m+ attempts.
• Victory places her among the top 15 globally in women’s javelin.
• Boosts her qualification prospects for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.