Mar 20 • 18:12 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Emilia Kangas: it went wrong

Shot putter Emilia Kangas struggled at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, finishing thirteenth with a performance far below her best.

Emilia Kangas, a 24-year-old shot putter from Finland, faced a disappointing performance during the finals of the World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Torun. Her final result was a modest 17.05 meters, which placed her thirteenth after three rounds, eliminating her from the competition. Kangas's best throw of the event came during her first attempt, but her second throw was a deliberate foul, and her third measured only 16.85 meters.

Kangas's performance was notably below her season best of 18.27 meters, achieved earlier at the Finnish Indoor Championships in Espoo. Her personal record stands at 18.42 meters, which she set last summer. To advance beyond the preliminary rounds in Torun, Kangas would have needed to surpass her personal best, with a qualifying mark of 18.56 meters required for progression, underscoring the high level of competition at this prestigious event.

Despite her struggles at the World Championships, Kangas has demonstrated potential in the sport, with a record that shows growth over the past year. Looking ahead, she will need to focus on regaining her competitive form to meet the challenges of upcoming events in her athletic career. The experience gained from competing on such an international stage may contribute positively to her future performances.

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