Breaking News: Keshorn Walcott Aims for Victory in Javelin Throw at Summer Olympics

Trinidad and Tobago 's Keshorn Walcott , a double - Olympic medallist in javelin throw , is gearing up for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris . He will compete in the opening round of men 's javelin qualification on August 6 , aiming to surpass the automatic 84 m qualifying distance at the Stade de France . Walcott , 31 , has achieved distances of 84.89 m in Finland and a season 's best of 85.22 m in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year.

Competing alongside him are top athletes like Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic and reigning Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra from India . The stakes are high as only the top performers will advance to the final round and have a shot at a podium finish.

In addition to Walcott , Trinidad and Tobago 's Jereem " The Dream " Richards is also making his mark in the Summer Olympic Games . Richards is set to compete in the men 's 400 m semi - final heats , aiming to secure a spot in the medal race . With a strong performance in the heats , Richards is one of TT 's primary medal hopefuls for the Paris Games.

Cyclist Nicholas Paul , another premier medal hopeful for Trinidad and Tobago , will kick off his campaign in the men 's sprint qualification at the National Velodrome . Paul , who holds the world record for the flying 200 m event , will be joined by two - time Olympic cyclist Kwesi Browne in the competition . Both athletes will need to post fast times in the qualifying rounds to advance to the round of 32 and keep their medal hopes alive.

As the Summer Olympic Games in Paris unfold , all eyes are on Trinidad and Tobago 's talented athletes as they strive for success on the world stage . From the javelin throw to track and cycling events , the athletes are ready to compete against the best in the world and make their mark in the history of athletics . Stay tuned for more updates on Keshorn Walcott , Jereem Richards , Nicholas Paul , and other Trinidad and Tobago athletes as they chase Olympic glory in Paris.