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Breaux Greer qualifies for
men’s javelin final
Posted August 31st, 2007 at 2:23 AM by Hariz Siddiqui
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
U.S. men’s javelin record holder Breaux Greer bettered the automatic qualifying mark on his third and final attempt during Friday morning’s qualifying at the 2007 IAAF World Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Nagai Stadium.
Greer (Scottsdale, Ariz.) failed to surpass the automatic qualifying mark of 82.00 meters/269 feet on his first two throws, but after releasing the javelin on his third attempt, he immediately turned his back on it and pumped his fist believing he had qualified for the final. He was right. Greer’s third throw sailed 86.78 meters/284-8, which was the best of both qualifying groups. The men’s javelin final is Sunday.
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