 The implement hit Sdiri in his side but no serious injuries were sustained.The incident clearly had an adverse effect on Pitkämäki, however, as he failed to match his first round effort of 86.09 m.

Torri Edwards continued her fine season with a win over compatriot Me'Lisa Barber and top European Tezzhan Naimova, as Allyson Felix finished fourth.Sanya Richards remained in the jackpot hunt with a graceful performance ahead of 2001 World champion Amy Mbackie Thiam, who set her fastest time for four years.