Kozums of Slovenia wins hammer throw gold
2008-08-17 12:58:38 GMT2008-08-17 20:58:38 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
Primoz Kozmus of Slovenia competes in men's hammer throw final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Kozmus claimed the title of the event. (Xinhua/Li Ga)
BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Primoz Kozmus from Slovenia claimed the men's hammer throw title at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday with a result of 82.02 meters.
Vadim Devyatovskiy from Belarus took the silver with 81.61 meters and his compatriot Ivan Tsikhan got the bronze with 81.51 meters.
