Grimes overtakes Bhyan by a comfortable margin. Her attempts of 16.99, 18.43 and 18.31 are enough to catapult her into third place. A tough ask for Bhyan to make a comeback here!
Ekta is a former world number one in the F51 Women's shot put and currently, she holds the fifth rank in the club throw. Can she win India's first medal at the World Championships?
The world record for the event is held by another American, Rachael Morrison, with a distance of 23.82m! She is also taking part in the event and will throw last.
Ekta Bhyan will be India's only participant in the Women's Club Throw F51 event at the World Para Athletics Championships. She will be up against six others and if her personal best is anything to go by, she has a daunting task in front of her.