Source: BroBible
Summary
Yan Ziyi, an 18-year-old Chinese javelin thrower, set a new Diamond League record and broke her own U-20 record with a throw of 71.74 meters, just inches shy of the world record. She competed at the Xiamen Diamond League meet on her 18th birthday and surpassed her goal of reaching 65 meters. Yan’s throw is the second-best in women’s javelin history, behind only Barbora Spotakova’s 2008 record of 72.28 meters.
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The habit gets a new name.
Yan Ziyi’s incredible throw is just the latest example of her rapid rise in the track and field world. She’s been breaking records since she was 15 and shows no signs of slowing down. Her goal is now to achieve consistency and push for the world record. With a throw of 71.74 meters at just 18 years old, she’s already making a strong case for herself as a future champion.
And now, the world record is already in jeopardy.
Because, apparently, being a prodigy isn’t just about being good – it’s about being consistent.
Who needs a personal life when you can just throw javelins all day?
