Vita Barbić wins javelin silver at World Championships
Croatia has a new star. Vita Barbić, the under-20 javelin record holder, claimed silver at the World Championships in Eugene (USA) with a throw of 56.60m. The result fell four meters short of her personal and national record (60.71m), but was enough for second place. Egypt's Aseel Abdel Hamid won gold with 59.82m, while Tai Yu-Chin from Taiwan took bronze with 54.34m.
How did the final throw unfold?
Barbić achieved her best throw of the final in the last round, knowing she had already secured silver. She held second place from the second series, and two foul throws in the third and fourth rounds didn't stop her from reaching the podium. The Egyptian was untouchable, and Barbić's silver was never in doubt.
What does this mean for Croatian sport?
This success is another sign of Croatia's strong junior sports potential. Vita Barbić has shown she is one of the world's best young javelin throwers. The Croatian national football team is currently second in the World Cup with 6 points, having won three of their last five matches, lost two, and scored and conceded five goals each.
What's next?
Vita Barbić will continue training and breaking her own records. The Croatian football team's next match is against Czechia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for September 26 in Prague.
