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Barber bounces back to form for javelin bronze and tears of joy

 

Barber bounces back to form for javelin bronze and tears of joy

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Kelsey-Lee Barber celebrates winning Olympic javelin bronze

ATHLETICS: Australia has its second medal in the Olympic Stadium with Kelsey-Lee Barber finding form when it mattered most to win javelin bronze with a season best performance of 64.56 metres.

The 2019 World Champion had struggled with form throughout 2021 but found her fire in the final throw of qualifying on Tuesday and then again in the final on Friday night.