Kitaguchi wins women's javelin throw gold

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!

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!!!

@Japantime

I think Australia might disagree with you.

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

Didn't expect this, congratulations!

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

It's the javelin. Simply the javelin.

Quality comment. How far can you throw a javelin?

Congratulations for excellent job Kitaguchi San, keep it up.

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

Congratulations, Haruka Kitaguchi. :)

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

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 Japan !!..

At school, I would manage about 30m.

It's the javelin. Simply the javelin.

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.