Published : Aug. 30, 2011 - 20:23
DAEGU (AP) -- Tatyana Chernova ended the reign of Jessica Ennis in the heptathlon, coming back from behind to take gold from the defending champion at the world championships on Tuesday.
(Yonhap News)
Chernova made the difference in the javelin early in the day, when the Russian's season best throw of 52.95 meters contrasted sharply with Ennis' 39.95.
In the concluding 800, Chernova knew she could lose nine seconds to the Briton, but with a great finishing kick almost beat the hard-charging Ennis at the tape.
It left the Russian with a total of 6,880 points, compared to 6,751 for Ennis. Jennifer Oeser of Germany took bronze with 6,572.
Later Tuesday, compatriot Yelena Isinbayeva was seeking more Russian gold, two years after she no-heighted in the final.