Український списометальник Фельфнер здобув перемогу на етапі Континентального туру

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Ukrainian javelin thrower Artur Felfner won a stage of the Continental Tour in Lahti, Finland, with his best result in two seasons.

Main points:

• Artur Felfner secured victory at a Continental Tour event in Lahti, Finland, demonstrating impressive javelin throwing achievements.
• The Ukrainian improved his season’s best, throwing 83.11 meters on his final attempt, surpassing world champion Keshorn Walcott.

Felfner Triumphs at Continental Tour Stage

Felfner commenced the 2026 summer season with a win at the Ukrainian Athletics Throwing Cup, achieving a mark of 76.88 meters. In his subsequent competition in the Czech Republic, the Josef Odložil Memorial, the Ukrainian enhanced his performance to 80.27 meters.

In Finland, Felfner competed in a Continental Tour event. Initially, the athlete threw 77.24 meters, ranking second in that round behind Finn Oliver Helander (78.67 meters). With his next throw, the Ukrainian updated his season’s personal best with an 81.64-meter effort.

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By the end of the competition, other throwers were unable to surpass this mark; however, Felfner himself did, executing a throw of 83.11 meters and claiming the “gold.” The silver medal was awarded to the reigning world champion, Trinidadian athlete Keshorn Walcott, with a throw of 81.41 meters.

Continental Tour, Lahti. Javelin Throw (Men)

Felfner last threw over 83 meters in August 2024, when he secured fourth place at the Diamond League in Lausanne—that 83.38 meters became the third-best result in the national team leader’s career. The Ukrainian achieved the fifth-best result of his career.

Felfner’s Best Results: Top 5

In the 2026 season, Felfner won the Ukrainian Winter Championship, throwing 78.55 meters in February. The following month, the Ukrainian participated in the European Throwing Cup in Cyprus, where he finished seventh with a result of 76.55 meters.