Neeraj Chopra won his second consecutive Diamond League title in Lausanne on Friday, with a throw of 87.66 meters. The 24-year-old Indian javelin thrower came back from a one-month injury lay-off to top the podium in challenging conditions. His winning throw was below his own top-10 efforts, but it was enough to secure the victory.
Chopra’s win is a major boost for his preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in July. He is now the favorite to win gold in the javelin throw event at the championships, which will be held in Oregon, United States.
Chopra’s victory in Lausanne is also a major achievement for Indian athletics. He is the first Indian athlete to win two Diamond League titles in a row. His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and it is an inspiration to athletes all over India.
Here are some additional details about Chopra’s win:
- His throw of 87.66 meters was his third-best of the season.
- He finished ahead of reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who threw 86.60 meters.
- The third-place finisher was Germany’s Julian Weber, who threw 84.70 meters.
- Chopra’s win was his third Diamond League victory of his career. He previously won in Stockholm in 2022 and Doha in 2023.
- He is now the top-ranked javelin thrower in the world.
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Moments after Chopra’s win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on his official Twitter account writing: “Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 for shining at the Lausanne Diamond League. Thanks to his extraordinary performances, he has finished at the top of the table. His talent, dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence is commendable.”
Chopra’s win in Lausanne is a major milestone in his career. He is now one of the most successful javelin throwers in the world, and he is a strong favorite to win gold at the upcoming World Athletics Championships. His success is an inspiration to athletes all over India, and it shows that anything is possible if you work hard and never give up on your dreams.