India's javelin ace, Neeraj Chopra, had a whirlwind of emotions at the Lausanne Diamond League. He clinched second place with a season-best throw of 89.49 meters, marking his return to competitive action after the Paris Olympics.
While his performance was impressive, Neeraj felt a mix of satisfaction and frustration, as he missed the 90-meter mark by a narrow margin. This meet was Neeraj’s first since the Paris Games, where he couldn't defend his Tokyo Olympics gold. The 26-year-old faced a tough field and started with a throw of 82.
10 meters, putting him in fourth place after the first round. Anderson Peters from Grenada led early with a throw of 86.36 meters, while Jakub Vadlejch struggled.
Neeraj with a 89.49m in Last Throw His throws 82.10 83.
21 83.13 82.34 85.
58 89.49 Peters also went 90.61 in last throw otherwise it was a win for #NeerajChopra pic.
twitter.com/iAUc4hDGTX — IndiaSportsHub (@IndiaSportsHub) August 23, 2024 Neeraj made a comeback on his second attempt with a throw of 83.21 meters, moving into the top three.
However, his third throw of 83.13 meters didn’t help his position and he risked falling further behind. His throws were below his usual standards, adding to his anxiety.
Determined to make his mark, Neeraj delivered an impressive 85.58 meters on his fifth attempt, securing his spot in the top three. As the competition heated up, Peters set a new meeting record with a 90.
61-meter throw. Neeraj then unleashed his best throw of the season at 89.49 met.