The world javelin title went to Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott, who managed the best throw of 88.16 m, marking his first World Championship gold 13 years after his Olympic triumph in London. It was an unusual situation for Neeraj at the end of the second round, who often occupied the podium right from the start. Nadeem started the fourth round with a foul; he could not improve on his best throw and ended his campaign at the 10th spot. Sachin's fourth throw was 84.90 m, keeping him in fourth place only. In the fifth round, Neeraj was finally out, as he could not improve on his best finish, finishing in eighth spot.