EUROPE’S top throwers will kick off their 2017 in style in Gran Canaria at the European Throwing Cup in March.
European Athletics confirmed that the island in the Canaries will stage the annual event on March 11-12, giving some of the continent’s best throwers the chance to test themselves against top competition before the season begins in May.
Surprise Olympic javelin champion Sara Kolak finished second in the under-23 category at last year’s event, while 88-metre man Julian Weber, who threw for Germany in Rio, also took part.