The results of the qualifying round were then ignored. Finalists received three throws each, with the top six competitors receiving an additional three attempts. The best distance among those six throws counted.
In the context of the competition, the results from the initial round were deemed irrelevant. Finalists then had the opportunity to showcase their skills through a series of three throws each, with the top six contestants also receiving an additional three rounds. Ultimately, it was the longest distance achieved by any of these six rounds that decided the outcome.