Athletics

M Decathlon (Javelin, 1500m), W 4x100m Relay (Re-Run), M Shot-Put F, M 1500m SF, W Javelin F, W 800m SF, W 400m Hurdles F, M 200m F

Rio 2016 | Olympic Games

Replay

Athletics Integrated: Day 13 Evening | Rio 2016 Replays

The Chinese duo, Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun, delight the crowd by claiming their second straight Olympic gold in C2 500m. Meng and Yang make a strong start, crossing the 250m mark with a half boat length advantage. They finish in 1:41.025 closely followed by the Russian pair, who receive the silver medal in 1:41.282. The German duo, silver medallists in C2 1000m, win bronze in this event. Canoe Sprint Men's C2 500m - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics - CHN, RUS, GER

Beijing 2008 | Olympic Games

Highlights

Chinese Duo Defends Olympic Title in C2 500m

World champion Barbora Spotakova wins gold for the Czech Republic in women's javelin throw. Russian Mariya Abukumova throws to any early lead but the competition is disrupted by rain. After the restart, Abukumova extends her lead with a distance of 70.78m. Spotakova saves her best throw for last and secures the gold with a toss of 71.42m. Athletics Javelin Women Final - Beijing 2008 - Barbora Spotakova (CZE), Mariya Abakumova (RUS), Christina Obergfoll (GER)

Spotakova Launches to Gold Medal Success

In September 2016, Maria ABAKUMOVA of Russian Federation, competing in the Athletics Women's Javelin Throw event, in which she ranked 2nd and for which she was awarded the silver medal, has been disqualified from the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.
World champion Barbora Spotakova wins gold for the Czech Republic in women's javelin throw. Athletics Javelin Women Final - Beijing 2008 - Barbora Spotakova (CZE), Christina Obergfoll (GER)

Christina OBERGFOLL

Biography

Featured

Christina OBERGFOLL
Replays

Olympic Results

Christina OBERGFOLL

Biography

Featured

Christina OBERGFOLL Replays

Olympic Results

Christina OBERGFOLL
Replays