Ben East Reaches Commonwealth Games Javelin Final

Team Kennet athlete Ben East has secured his place in the men’s javelin final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after an assured performance in the qualification round.

Representing England, Ben produced a best throw of 80.38m to finish among the leading qualifiers and book his place in the championship final.

With challenging conditions making throwing difficult throughout the competition, no athlete achieved the automatic qualifying standard. Ben’s consistent series proved more than enough to earn his place in the final, where he will now compete for Commonwealth honours.

Qualifying for a major championship final is another significant achievement in Ben’s career and reflects the high standard he continues to perform at on the international stage.

Everyone at Team Kennet is incredibly proud of Ben’s achievement and wishes him every success in the Commonwealth Games final.