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Rio 2016: India's discus thrower Vikas Gowda fails to qualify

By Ians English

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12: India's Vikas Gowda failed to qualify in the men's discus throw qualifying round, securing the 28th position among 35 athletes at the Rio Olympics here on Friday.

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Gowda threw 57.59 metres and only 58.99 in his first attempt at the Olympic Stadium.

The 33-year-old only managed a paltry 58.70m throw in his third attempt, which was way below the desired mark.

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Story first published: Thursday, August 24, 2017, 17:39 [IST]
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