Paris 2024 champion Haruka Kitaguchi secured the victory on her final throw of the competition, launching her javelin 66.13 meters in Brussels.
Tokyoites talk about the thrills of the Paris Olympics and the athletes' performances while expressing excitement for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The Paris Olympics were filled with cheering after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Tokyo Games to be held without spectators.
After winning 58 Olympic medals at Tokyo 2020, Japan collected 45 at the Paris Games, including 20 gold, and earned medals in 16 different sports.
The Paris 2024 Olympics' closing ceremony celebrated athletes, volunteers, and unity with superb performances, a light show, and a Hollywood-style flag handoff.
Entering the Olympic javelin event as the favorite, reigning world champion Haruka Kitaguchi had the best throw in the 12-woman final on her first attempt.
Kitaguchi is one of 12 women who advanced to the final round of the Olympic javelin competition at the Stade de France. Compatriot Momone Ueda also...
In preparation for the Paris Olympics, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi saved her best for last to claim victory on her final throw in the Diamond League...
Not satisfied with merely winning, popular javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi is focused on making improvements as she prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Five top athletes including baseball player Shohei Ohtani and javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi were featured in an auspicious collection of Japanese dolls.
Like Haruka Kitaguchi's gold in javelin at the World Athletics Championships, the world of sports teaches us that there is no such thing as the impossible.
Haruka Kitaguchi launched her javelin 66.73 meters through the air in Budapest on her final attempt of the competition, securing her first world title.
