The Diamond League final saw a notable performance from Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, who secured the second position. The event was held on August 28th at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich. Chopra, a prominent javelin thrower, faced tough competition, ultimately losing to Germany’s Julian Weber.
Chopra’s best throw was 85.01 meters, while Weber achieved a winning throw of 91.51 meters. This marks Chopra’s third consecutive time as the runner-up in the Diamond League finals. He won the title in 2022.
Chopra’s performance included a series of challenges. He had three fouls during the competition. His initial throws were not as strong as Weber’s, who set the pace early on with a throw of over 91 meters.
Chopra’s six attempts were as follows:
1. 84.35 meters
2. 82.00 meters
3. Foul
4. Foul
5. Foul
6. 85.01 meters
The top performers’ best throws were:
1. Julian Weber (Germany): 91.51 meters
2. Neeraj Chopra (India): 85.01 meters
3. Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago): 84.95 meters
4. Anderson Peters (Grenada): 82.06 meters
5. Julius Yego (Kenya): 82.01 meters
6. Andrian Mardare (Moldova): 81.81 meters
7. Simon Wietz (Switzerland): 81.29 meters
Neeraj Chopra, also known as the ‘Golden Boy,’ is a celebrated figure in Indian athletics. He secured a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Diamond League final in 2022.