BEIJING — Hammer thrower Koji Murofushi, the reigning Olympic gold medalist, is right where he wants to be: in position to defend his title.
It didn't take a long time, either.
Murofushi tossed the hammer 78.16 meters, or just above the qualifying standard of 78.0, on his first and only throw at National Stadium on Friday morning.
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