Iosif Kesidis won gold in the hammer throw at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto on Sunday, capping an impressive year for the Cypriot athlete.
Kesidis produced his winning throw of 77.99 metres on his third attempt. Greece’s Frantzeskakis finished second with 77.59m, while Croatia’s Matija Gregoric took bronze.
Kesidis also recorded throws of 75.93m, 74.88m, 75.47m and 75.28m. His opening attempt was a foul.
The gold was the fourth won
