Olympics: Germany's Thomas Rohler wins javelin gold

Thomas Rohler of Germany celebrates after winning gold during the men's javelin throw final on Aug 20. PHOTO: REUTERS

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Germany's Thomas Rohler won gold in the men's Olympic javelin on Saturday.

Rohler launched a best of 90.30m, with Kenya's reigning world champion Julius Yego taking silver with 88.24m.

Defending Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago claimed bronze with 85.83m.

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