Gujius’s opponent shook: the puck flashed over 71 meters

In the third most successful attempt, the champion of the planet flew the tool up to 71.37 meters and surely became the winner of the competition.

It is true that the referee, who initially supervised the impressive Swedish shot, raised a red flag and recorded that the athlete was crossing the circle line; however, after discussion, the release was recounted.

This is not only the best result of the year in the world, but also the 14th in history.

The German Jurgen Schult has an unbeatable record for 34 years, shining 74.08 m in 1986, and the author of the second best launch is the Lithuanian Virgilijus Alekna with 73.88 m (2000).

By the way, this weekend 29-year-old European and world champion Andrius Gudžius also put his strength to the test in the record throwing industry.

He dropped 68.16m at the Lithuanian Athletics Championships in Palanga, but it was clear that with its current sporting form the tool could fly beyond 70 meters, but weather conditions hampered it.

“The plan was at least 68 meters, the wishes were 70. But I threw well, the throws were” at 70 “for everyone. After the furthest distance, I spread my arms because I felt like I should be like in training: 70 meters. But the wind today is such that it reminds 2-3 meters. From 60 meters like a pit, the puck fell, it seemed that there was no air even there. In total, three shots for 67 meters. I have put good things in the baggage of experience “, – A. Gudžius was satisfied with the performance.

Now the best Lithuanian athlete of 2017 and 2018 will start the cycle of international competitions. It is true that the pitcher does not even know which opponents he will have to test his strength with this year.

“I don’t know who will be involved. We will see everything when we go to the venue, because the situation changes every hour,” said A. Gudžius.