Curtis Thompson makes history as he wins USA’s first men’s javelin medal in 17 years

Curtis Thompson made history at the World Championships in Tokyo, securing a bronze medal in the javelin throw with a launch of 86.67m. This victory marks the first time an American male has medaled in the event since 2007. Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago won gold, while Grenada’s Anderson Peters took silver, surprising Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and others.