Macquarie Sports Radio Mornings With David Morrow, Tiffany Cherry, And Matt Thompson

Australia has a new world champion. Kelsey-Lee Barber won gold in javelin at the World Athletics Championships in Doha. A dramatic final throw of 66.56m moved the Canberra girl to the top of the podium, with Chinese athletes taking both the Silver and Bronze spots on the podium. Kelsey's proud mum Bev told Macquarie Sports Radio, "To throw a Gold, we just couldn't believe it, it was absolutely incredible especially with three girls still coming after her, I was sitting on the edge of my couch." Bev said Kelsey is now focused on Tokyo, "Even if she makes the final eight at the Olympics I think would be a huge achievement or to come away with medal of any kind." Kelsey will receive her World Championship gold medal Thursday night at 8:20pm (03:20 AEST). Listen to Bev Roberts interview with David Morrow and Mathew Thompson