Azerbaijani hammer thrower reaches final in Paris Olympics UPDATED

Azerbaijani athlete Hanna Skydan has reached the finals of the Summer Olympics in the French capital Paris.

The athlete showed results of 69.58 and 69.04 metres in the qualification stage in the first two attempts, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

In the third attempt Skidan performed more successfully, achieving a result of 72.55 metres.

With this result Anna took 6th place among 32 athletes in the final standings of groups A and B, securing a place in the finals.

The winners of the women's hammer throw competition will be determined on August 6.

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Azerbaijani-Ukrainian hammer thrower Hanna Skydan has taken part in the hammer throw competition at the Olympic Games in Paris.

The athlete, acting in group A, showed a result of 69.58 metres at the first attempt, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

At the second attempt, she reached 69.04 metres. In the end, Skydan distinguished herself with a result of 72.55 metres at the third attempt.

Participation of our athlete in the final will depend on the results of the competition in Group B.

The Olympic Games in Paris will end on August 11.