Derek Drouin wins high jump gold after jump off

The Canadian took the victory in a gripping jump off with a 2.34m clearance.

China's Zhang Guowei, Ukrainian Bohdan Bondarenko and Drouin all found themselves tied for first, forcing a jump off. But neither Zhang or Bondarenko could clear 2.34m, meaning they were made to share silver instead.

Germany's Katharina Molitor won javelin gold with the final throw of the competition to deny hosts China a second title of the world championships on Sunday.

The 31-year-old, who had never previously won a medal at a major championships, launched the javelin a world leading 67.69 metres with her sixth effort.

That relegated China's Lyu Huihui, who had led the way after an Asian record 66.13m with her fifth throw, to the silver medal position, disappointing a noisy crowd at the Bird's Nest Stadium.

South Africa's Sunette Viljoen, who had owned the previous best throw of the year, won a second world championship bronze after her 2011 podium finish with 66.13m.

"I cannot really believe this," said Molitor. "After my fifth throw, I thought, 'Maybe I can still improve a little bit'. I dreamed about that and now I have this new PB and world lead. Perfect."

"This is a first class feeling now. I still cannot believe it. I am so happy. This is fantastic! I have always dreamed about a medal, no matter the colour."