European Championships: Nerius wins women's javelin

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Barbora Spotakova of the Czech Republic (65.64m) won the silver while Spain's Mercedes Chilla (61.98m) took the bronze.

GOTHENBURG: Steffi Nerius of Germany won the women's javelin at the European championships on Sunday.   

Nerius recorded a best of 65.82m, with Barbora Spotakova of the Czech Republic (65.64m) taking silver and Spain's Mercedes Chilla (61.98m) bronze.