Barbora Spotakova

Czech Barbora Spotakova added a second world javelin gold to her trophy cabinet on Aug. 8 in London, while young Turkish athlete Eda Tuğsuz, who raced in the seniors category for the first time, ranked fifth in a tight race. 

Serbian javelin thrower wins European silver

ZURICH -- Serbian javelin thrower Tatjana Jelača, who holds the national record, has won the silver medal at the European Athletics Championships in Zurich.

With a 64.21 m throw in the fifth attempt, Jelača improved her personal best, 62.68 m, by 1.53 m.

ZURICH - Serbian javelin thrower Tatjana Jelaca, who holds the national record, won the silver medal at the European Athletics Championships in Zurich late Thursday.

With a 64.21 m throw in the fifth attempt, Jelaca improved her personal best, 62.68 m, by 1.53 m.