SportsPublished: 12 July 2026 at 06:37

Anete Sietiņa fourth in Monaco Diamond League, world record in 1000m

Latvian javelin thrower Anete Sietiņa placed fourth in Monaco, while a 27-year-old world record was broken in the 1000m.

Monaco Diamond League Meeting

At the latest stop of the prestigious Diamond League athletics series in Monaco, Latvian athlete Anete Sietiņa finished fourth in the javelin throw, missing the podium by just half a meter.

World Record in 1000m

In the 1000-meter race, a distance not included in the Olympic program, a new world record was set, breaking a mark that had stood for 27 years.

Other Outstanding Results

The Monaco meeting also featured several other remarkable performances, underscoring the high level of competition.

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