Neeraj Chopra experienced mixed emotions after delivering a season-best throw of 89.49m at the Lausanne Diamond League, which secured him a second-place finish in the competition. Despite his impressive effort, Neeraj remains determined to achieve his dream of breaking the 90m barrier.
Key Highlights:
- Neeraj Chopra had a bittersweet reaction to his 89.49m throw at Lausanne.
- He finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with his final attempt.
- The 89.49m throw marked his season-best performance.
India’s star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, displayed a strong performance at the Lausanne Diamond League, finishing in second place with a season-best throw of 89.49m. The event marked Neeraj’s return to action after missing out on a chance to defend his Tokyo Olympics gold at the Paris Games. Though he was initially pleased with his final throw, the 26-year-old was left frustrated by narrowly missing his long-aspired 90m mark.
Neeraj’s journey in Lausanne began with a throw of 82.10m, placing him 4th after the first round. Anderson Peters took an early lead with a powerful throw of 86.36m, while Jakub Vadlejch struggled. Neeraj improved in his second attempt, moving into the top 3 with an 83.21m throw, but his third throw of 83.13m left him at risk of slipping further in the rankings.
In the fifth round, Neeraj delivered an impressive 85.58m throw, securing a spot in the top 3. The final round saw Peters set a new meeting record with a throw of 90.61m. Neeraj responded with his best attempt of the day, reaching 89.49m and overtaking Weber for second place.
Although Neeraj’s reaction didn’t reveal it, his final throw in Lausanne was the second-best of his career, highlighting his determination and talent in the sport.