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. 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. India's hopes of medals rested on Sachin, who managed 85.96 m on his fifth attempt and stayed in the hunt at fourth spot. In the final round, Sachin managed a throw of 80.95, finishing in fourth place.