Jorinde van Klinken convincingly reached the final in the discus throw at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene in the night from Monday to Tuesday. The Dutch went through as number two in qualifying.
The 22-year-old Van Klinken came to a distance of 65.66 meters and with that she more than met the requirement for the final. It was also her best throw this year.
Only the American Valarie Allman recorded a further distance than Van Klinken in the qualifications with 68.36 meters. Cuban Yaimé Pérez was third with 65.32 meters. A total of twelve women advanced to the final battle, which is scheduled for next Wednesday at Hayward Field Stadium.
Van Klinken wants to be the first Dutch woman ever to take a World Cup medal in the discus throw.
Jorinde van Klinken in action during the qualifying discus throw.
Jorinde van Klinken in action during the qualifying discus throw. Photo: AP
Van Klinken already passed the limit of 70 meters
Van Klinken has built up a reputation in the United States as a student at the University of Arizona in discus throwing. She has won the prestigious US Student Championships for the past two years.
Last year, the born Assense graced the first place in the world ranking for a long time with a throw of 70.22 meters. She was the fourth woman in this century to cross the 70-meter mark.
Last weekend, Van Klinken also competed in the shot put, but did not qualify. Discus throw is her best part.
Valarie Allman was the best woman in qualifying.
Valarie Allman was the best woman in qualifying. Photo: Getty Images