Fast-forward to today and Kitaguchi's arms and legs are working in perfect tandem as she launches the javelin to jaw-dropping distances. The 25-year-old's world ranking is currently No.

BUDAPEST--Haruka Kitaguchi of Japan won World Championships javelin gold with her last throw of 66.73 meters on Friday, breaking the heart of Colombia’s Flor Denis Ruiz Hurtado who had been on ...