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LONDON, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Lodon World Championships continues to yield surprise as Johannes Vetter of Germany grabbed his first world championships title on Saturday as defending champion Julius Yego and Olympic champion Thomas Rohler failed to deliver.
Vetter bagged his first ever medal at a major global competition, a golden one with his first attempt of 89.89 meters.
Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic finished second in 89.73m ahead of fellow countryman Petr Frydrych with 88.32m.
Rohler, from Germany, made a 88.26m throw in his second attempt and finished fourth while Beijing worlds winner Yego was eliminated after the first three rounds. Enditem
