Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Haruka Kitaguchi set a personal best and new Japanese record of 68.92m to win the women's javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. This performance placed her joint 10th on the global all-time list. Kitaguchi surpassed her previous national record of 67.38m set in 2023, peaking again at the venue where she won the world title that year.
China’s 18-year-old Yan Ziyi opened with a strong throw of 68.05m, earning silver after retiring following her second attempt. Yan had previously reached second all time with a throw of 71.74m in May and arrived in Budapest unbeaten in five Diamond League events. Colombian Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado, silver medalist behind Kitaguchi three years ago, secured third place with a final throw of 64.84m. Mackenzie Little finished fourth with a best of 63.37m.
Kitaguchi commented on the high competition level, noting the standout performances. She mentioned encouragement from her coach, world record-holder Jan Železný, to stay focused and maintain form. Kitaguchi plans to conserve energy for the Asian Games in Japan and expressed confidence in her progress.