In a dramatic final round of the men’s discus throw, Jamaica’s Roje Stona stunned the crowd with a winning throw of 70.00 meters. This mark broke the brief Olympic record set earlier by Mykolas Alekna.
Alekna, the world record holder, faced an uphill battle. His final throw fell short of the mark needed to reclaim the top spot.
Defending champion Daniel Ståhl of Sweden failed to improve on his final attempt, resulting in a seventh-place finish and the end of his reign.
Slovenia’s Kristjan Ceh, the 2022 world champion, entered the final round in fourth place. Unfortunately, he did not improve his position and will leave Paris without a medal.
With the podium positions set, the focus shifted to whether Alekna could secure the gold. Despite his impressive status as the world record holder, his final attempt was not enough to surpass Stona’s mark.
In a surprising turn, Jamaica’s Roje Stona was crowned Olympic champion. He celebrated with a crowd-pleasing final throw, though it did not surpass his 70.00-meter mark. Stona finishes as the gold medalist and the new Olympic record holder.
