Malone needed just one throw to make the finals. His first attempt of 213 feet, 8 inches was good enough for third in his flight and fifth overall, securing his finals berth.

Germany`s Robert Harting had the best throw of the round after launching the discus 219-2.

The discus finals are today at 12:10 p.m. Versus is airing the World Championships from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.