TOKYO, Japan, September 18, 2025 — The North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) region made history in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Thursday, sweeping the medal podium with stellar performances from Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada’s Anderson Peters, and the United States’ Curtis Thompson.
Walcott, the 2012 Olympic champion, produced his best throw of the season — 88.16 metres on his fourth attempt — to clinch the gold medal. This victory demonstrates his consistency and ability to rise to the occasion, more than a decade after his Olympic breakthrough.
Grenada’s Peters, a two-time world champion and one of the pre-event favourites, secured the silver medal with a mark of 87.38 metres on his second attempt. Peters’ effort reinforced his reputation as one of the premier javelin throwers of this generation and extended Grenada’s medal tradition on the world stage.
Thompson, representing the United States, got off to a flying start by opening the competition with a
throw of 86.67 metres, which held up for the bronze medal. It marked a breakthrough performance for American javelin throwing at the global level.
The final also brought surprises, as pre-competition favourites Julian Weber of Germany and Neeraj Chopra of India, the reigning world champion, fell short of expectations. Weber finished fifth, while Chopra settled for eighth place in a highly competitive field.
This NACAC clean sweep is a rare feat in the event's history, confirming the region’s rising influence in a discipline traditionally dominated by Europe and Asia.
For Walcott, Peters, and Thompson, Tokyo 2025 will be remembered as a defining moment of regional pride and excellence.
PHOTO CREDITS: Haron Forteau Media
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