Wu Jian takes gold in Good Luck Beijing Men's Discus Throw

(BEIJING, May 24) -- Wu Jian from China won gold on Saturday with a throw of 60.75 meters in the Men's Discus at the Good Luck Beijing China Athletics Open. Wu Tao from China came in second with a 60.40 meter throw, and Xu Yongyi, also from China, won bronze with a throw of 57.11 meters.

The 22-year-old champion's first taste of international success came in 2003 when he won silver in the Men's Discus at the IAAF Word Juvenile Championships in Athletics. Wu lead throughout this competition's qualification rounds.

Men's Discus Throw, final results:

1. Wu Jian, China, 60.75 meters

2. Wu Tao, China, 60.40

3. Xu Yongyi, China, 57.11

4. Sun Deyi, China, 56.06

5. Nu Ermaimaiti, China, 55.56

6. Li Shaojie, China, 53.56

7. Huang Dongyi, China, 53.09

8. Wen Shengyi, China, 52.51

9. Li Minda, China, 51.37

10. Li Bing, China, 51.17

11. Ju Yuepeng, China, 51.08

12. Wang Yao-Hui, Chinese Taipei, 50.80