It was devastation for Matt Denny and delight for Samoan Alex Rose after a world championships discus final contested in torrential rain and with a slippery circle.
Denny admitted he was lucky to escape serious injury or concussion in Tokyo after slipping several times in the circle, including on an opening throw he was allowed to retake after the first of several rain delays.
The 29-year-old Australian recovered his composure well enough late on Sunday night to finish fourth with 65.57m.
