See the record throw in the player above.
Alekna had previously thrown 71.00 as the longest. That throw came last year at the same competition in Berkeley, California.
Swedish discus ace Daniel Ståhl’s personal best is just under half a meter longer, 71.86.
Alekna broke through two years ago when he won EC gold and WC silver. In both competitions he beat Ståhl.
The Swede then countered last year when he won the WC gold in great form. Then Alekna had to settle for the bronze.
Swedish victory on the women’s side
Sweden’s Caisa-Marie Lindfors was close to her personal best when she won the women’s event in 61.09.