Kitaguchi wins women's javelin throw gold

Japan wins another gold medal. They have won a lot less medals than the other top countries, but have the third most gold medals. They really are the best when it comes to winning events. Other countries have a lot more athletes in the events and can win silver and bronze. Japan just knows not to win at sports.

Hats off to Haruka Kitaguchi - going in as very strong favourite, and nailing it when it ccounted! Great job.

It has definitely been one of Japans most successful games - I know I'll be downvoted for stating that, but it's true. And a few more gold medal shots tomorrow to round things off!

@Japantime

I think Australia might disagree with you.

Well done Japan !!..

Congratulations to Ms. Kitaguchi, Japan, and her competitors. an inspiration for future generations in Japan and across the world.

They have the third most gold medals…they really are the best at winning gold medals…Japan just knows not to win at sports”

Thank you for this mathematical and logical brilliance.

And what a throw by Kitaguchi!!!

Didn't expect this, congratulations!

It's the javelin. Simply the javelin.

Big Congratulations to all Japanese Olympians. I they will win more gold medals in coming days.

Congratulations for excellent job Kitaguchi San, keep it up.

It's the javelin. Simply the javelin.

Quality comment. How far can you throw a javelin?

At school, I would manage about 30m.

That was an impressive showing by Kitaguchi way outdistancing the competition. Way to represent lovely Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

Congratulations, Haruka Kitaguchi. :)

Other countries have a lot more athletes in the events and can win silver and bronze.

Japan has 6 gold medals in wrestling.

Many countries do not put effort in this sport and do not have athletes.

Well done ladies, all of the years of hard relentless training has paid off