Discussion of article Joe Kovacs blasts the 7.26kg ball out the stadium 22.56 (74' 0¼"):
QuoteUnfortunately, the clash between double World Champion David Storl and Joe Kovacs did not happen. David Storl called in sick and decided to rest his stiff neck. Maybe a good move after knowing that Joe Kovacs just blasted the 7.26kg ball out the stadium with a new world leading throw of 22.56m. In addition, it is a new meeting record and a new diamond league record!
In the absence of the World Champion David Storl, US shot putter Joe Kovacs has made an outstanding throw at the Diamond League…