BEIJING GAMES: Kozmus Grabs Gold in Hammer Throw

Beijing, 17 August - Slovenian field star Primoz Kozmus took first place in the hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics with a second round throw of 82.02 metres to bag Slovenia's first ever gold medal in Olympic track and field competitions.

Beijing, China Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Beijing, China
Slovenia's Primoz Kozmus won gold in hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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