Tuesday, August 3
Anderson Peters (GRN), Curtis Thompson (USA)
7:05 PM
Mississippi State
vs
Men's Javelin Qualifying
Photo by: Getty Images
Peters, Thompson Fall Short In Javelin Qualifying
August 03, 2021 | Track & Field, Olympic Games
TOKYO, Japan – Former Bulldogs Anderson Peters and Curtis Thompson proudly represented Mississippi State and their countries on Tuesday night at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Â
MSU was the only school in the nation that could boast multiple javelin throwers at this year's Games. However, both former national champions left Tokyo disappointed as neither qualified for Saturday morning's final. The top 12 athletes advanced with throws of 83.50m (273-11) automatically qualifying.
Â
Peters, the reigning world champion, finished three places shy of qualifying. His opening throw sailed 80.42m (263-10), which would be his best of the day. He also recorded marks of 79.71m (261-6) and 78.28m (256-10).
Â
"Regardless of what the results say these guys are still Olympians," associate head coach April Thomas said. "This is only the beginning, and they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. I'm proud of them both."
Â
Thompson also tossed his best opening mark on the opening throw, recording a distance of 78.20m (256-6). He consistently landed near the 78m mark, adding throws of 78.09m (256-2) and 77.89m (255-6).
Â
It was a tough morning in Tokyo, as even the favorites to medal struggled somewhat early on. Only six athletes reached the automatic qualifying mark. World-leader Johannes Vetter (GER) qualified with a mark of 85.64m (280-11) on his final throw, well off his season best of 96.29m (315-11). India's Neeraj Chopra was the top qualifier at 86.65m (284-3).
Â
For more information on the Mississippi State track and field program, visit HailState.com and follow "HailStateTF" on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Â
21. Curtis Thompson, 78.20m (256-6)
Â
Â
MSU was the only school in the nation that could boast multiple javelin throwers at this year's Games. However, both former national champions left Tokyo disappointed as neither qualified for Saturday morning's final. The top 12 athletes advanced with throws of 83.50m (273-11) automatically qualifying.
Â
Peters, the reigning world champion, finished three places shy of qualifying. His opening throw sailed 80.42m (263-10), which would be his best of the day. He also recorded marks of 79.71m (261-6) and 78.28m (256-10).
Â
Â
"Regardless of what the results say these guys are still Olympians," associate head coach April Thomas said. "This is only the beginning, and they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. I'm proud of them both."
Â
Thompson also tossed his best opening mark on the opening throw, recording a distance of 78.20m (256-6). He consistently landed near the 78m mark, adding throws of 78.09m (256-2) and 77.89m (255-6).
Â
Â
It was a tough morning in Tokyo, as even the favorites to medal struggled somewhat early on. Only six athletes reached the automatic qualifying mark. World-leader Johannes Vetter (GER) qualified with a mark of 85.64m (280-11) on his final throw, well off his season best of 96.29m (315-11). India's Neeraj Chopra was the top qualifier at 86.65m (284-3).
Â
For more information on the Mississippi State track and field program, visit HailState.com and follow "HailStateTF" on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Â
Men's Javelin Qualifying Results
15. Anderson Peters, 80.42m (263-10)21. Curtis Thompson, 78.20m (256-6)
Â
Players Mentioned
Javelin
/ Olympic Games
Javelin
/ Olympic GamesTRACK & FIELD | NCAA NATIONALS PLAYERS MEDIA SESSION 5/30/24
Thursday, May 30
TRACK & FIELD | NCAA NATIONALS COACHES MEDIA SESSION 5/30/24
Thursday, May 30
TRACK & FIELD | Chris Woods Media Session - 02/23/23
Friday, February 24
Track and Field Chris Woods Media Session 033122
Thursday, March 31