Stahl wins discus gold in the World Championships. Images: CNA/ Edgar Su.
(The Post News)– Daniel Stahl, a former Olympic champion from Sweden, won the final gold medal in a thrilling final of the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Stahl’s final throw swung the tide of the tournament and earned him his third world title after the male discus final that was delayed for more than two hours owing to the continuous rain.
For both the competitors and the organizers, the day started with an uncommon obstacle. Before officials had to halt the competition due to severe rain, Lithuanian Mykolas Alekna, who holds the world record, was able to land the only valid throw. The competitors were evacuated for their safety as the rain rapidly grew more intense at the National Stadium.
With officials from the competition and a large number of supporters working nonstop behind the scenes to be ready for the event’s restart, the stadium went silent as the clouds opened. The athletes gathered in a damp but resolute arena following the conclusion of all other scheduled competitions and the formal closing ceremony. To keep the competition going despite the constant rain, volunteers painstakingly cleaned the throwing circle with towels after each try.
Daniel Stahl Snatches World Title
As soon as the competition commenced, Alekna made his presence known by throwing an incredible 67.84 meters on his second try, which was the top mark for the whole of the competition. His performance put pressure on rivals to equal or exceed his effort, indicating that he is prepared to defend his reputation.
But in the end, Daniel Stahl, 33, used the energy of the waning crowd, who recalled his historic Olympic gold win in this stadium in 2021, to unleash a spectacular throw while competing against the clock and the weather. With a calculated grace and power that left onlookers speechless, the discus shot into the air and passed the 70-meter mark. In addition to surpassing Alekna with his season-best throw of 70.47 meters, he won the gold medal and was crowned world champion once more.
As soon as the competition commenced, Alekna made his presence known by throwing an incredible 67.84 meters on his follow-up try, which was the top mark for the whole of the competition. His performance put the spotlight on the other contenders to equal or exceed his effort since it showed that he was willing to protect his image.
But in the end, Daniel Stahl was the one who stepped up. On his final attempt, Stahl, 33, used the fervor of the waning crowd, who recalled his historic Olympic gold win in this stadium in 2021, to unleash a spectacular throw while competing against the clock and the weather.
The competition for bronze, meanwhile, was equally exciting. On his fifth try, Alex Rose of Samoa stepped up and tossed an incredible 66.96 meters, defeating Matt Denny of Australia and earning Samoa its debut victory at a World Athletics Championships. Rose’s accomplishment sparked excitement and pride for the small island nation on the international front, marking a historic milestone for his homeland.
All things considered, the men’s discus final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships turned into a memorable tale of tenacity, talent, and willpower. The athletes produced moments of genius that will be treasured even after the rains stopped, despite the difficult weather and the lengthy wait. Daniel Stahl’s triumph, which was distinguished by his incredible last-ditch throw, is proof of the strength of perseverance and concentration in the face of difficulty.
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