Ukrainian Kokhan lost bronze at the 2025 World Championships in hammer throw by only 67 cm.

According to inkorr.com: The bronze medalist of the Olympic Games in hammer throw, Mykhailo Kokhan, finished fourth at the 2025 World Championships held in Tokyo. He initially competed in the qualification round, where he took eighth place, allowing him to reach the final.

The final competition was successful for Kokhan: he threw the hammer 82.02 meters. However, he was only 67 centimeters short of winning the bronze medal, which went to Bence Galash.

The situation in the hammer throw final at the 2025 World Championships

In the final, the participants demonstrated impressive results: the leaders were Ethan Katzberg, Merlyn Hummel, and Bence Galash. Kokhan improved his result with each attempt, setting a personal record in the fifth round.

As a result, Katzberg won gold, Hummel received silver, and Galash took bronze. Kokhan finished fourth, behind the medalists.

Top 4 in the hammer throw final at the 2025 World Championships

1. Ethan Katzberg (Canada) - 84.70 m
2. Merlyn Hummel (Germany) - 82.77 m
3. Bence Galash (Hungary) - 82.69 m
4. Mykhailo Kokhan (Ukraine) - 82.02 m

Additionally, it is worth noting that Marina Bech-Romanchuk announced her pregnancy, which prevented her from participating in the World Championships.

Mykhailo Kokhan showed impressive results at the 2025 World Championships in hammer throw. Although he finished fourth, his final performance was bright and commendable, as he fought for the bronze medal until the end. Although luck was slightly lacking, his competition left a positive impression on the international arena.