Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League highlights: Neeraj finishes second with season-best throw of 89.49m
Lausanne Diamond League 202: India's ace athlete Neeraj Chopra struggled for high throws in his four attempts but made a stunning comeback with his season-best throw of 89.49m in his final attempt and finished second in the standings behind the Paris Olympics bronze medalist Anderson Peters.
Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League 2024 live updates and highlights
Neeraj Chopra is set to return to action for the first time after he claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 earlier this month. Neeraj has featured in only one Diamond League event this season and is making his return to the field with a lot of expectations.
Indian star claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 after producing his season-best throw of 89.45m. Neeraj faces tough competition from top throwers Peters Anderson and Jakub Vadlejch today while the Paris Olympics gold medalist Arshad Nadeem misses out.
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August 23, 2024 1:38 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
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The men's javelin event at Lausanne has come to an end with Anderson Peters sealing the first spot with the meet record throw of 90.61m whie Neeraj finishes second with his season best of 89.49m and his third sub-89 throw in last 15 days. Julian Weber with 87.08m throw finished third.
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August 23, 2024 1:36 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 standings (men's javelin throw event)
- Peters Anderson (Grenada) - 90.61m
- Neeraj Chopra (India) - 89.49m
- Julain Weber (Germany) - 87.08m
- Artur Felfner (Ukraine) - 83.38m
- Roderick Genki Dean (Japan) - 83.19m
- Yego Julius (Kenya) - 83.00m
- Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia) - 82.03m
- Andrian Mardare (Moldova) - 81.44m
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August 23, 2024 1:25 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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A sensational comeback from Neeraj Chopra.
He produces a brilliant throw in his final attempt to reach 89.49m.
It's his season-best throw as he goes 2nd in the live standings.
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August 23, 2024 1:20 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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A what way to finish as Peters Anderson records a 90.61m throw in his final attempt to stay on top.
Julian Weber reached 82.33m in his sixth attempt to remain 2nd in the standings.
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August 23, 2024 1:19 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Standings after Round 5
- Peters Anderson - 88.49m
- Julain Weber - 87.08m
- Neeraj Chopra - 85.58m
- Artur Felfner - 83.38m
- Roderick Genki Dean - 83.19m
- Yego Julius - 83.00m
- Jakub Vadlejch - 82.03m
- Andrian Mardare - 81.44m
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August 23, 2024 1:14 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Top-two Anderson Peters and Julian Weber give no effort to improve their throws as they reach around 82m in their 5th round.
Sixth-placed Yego Julius fouls his attempt.
Jakub Vadlejch fouls his 5th attempt.
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August 23, 2024 1:12 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Neeraj Chopra produces his best throw of tonight as he reaches 85.58m in his fifth attempt.
Neeraj also jumps to the third position in the standings with one more round to go.
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August 23, 2024 1:04 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Standings after Round 4
- Peters Anderson - 88.49m
- Julain Weber - 87.08m
- Artur Felfner - 83.38m
- Neeraj Chopra - 83.21m
- Roderick Genki Dean - 83.19m
- Yego Julius - 83.00m
- Jakub Vadlejch - 82.03m
- Andrian Mardare - 81.44m
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August 23, 2024 1:03 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Jakub Vadlejch improves with an 82.03m throw in his fourth attempt but stays 7th in the standings.
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August 23, 2024 1:03 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Jakub Vadlejch improves with an 82.03m throw in his fourth attempt but stays 7th in the standings.
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August 23, 2024 1:01 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Another disappointing throw from the Indian star.
Neeraj manages to reach only 82.34m in his fourth attempt.
Only two rounds to go now as he struggles in the 4th place in the standings.
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August 23, 2024 12:57 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Peters Anderson begins Round 4 and produces another stellar throw of 86.59m to stay at the top.
Julian Weber fouls his fourth attempt but remains 2nd in the standings at the moment.
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August 23, 2024 12:52 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Standings after Round 3
- Peters Anderson - 88.49m
- Julain Weber - 87.08m
- Artur Felfner - 83.38m
- Neeraj Chopra - 83.21m
- Roderick Genki Dean - 83.19m
- Yego Julius - 83.00m
- Jakub Vadlejch - 81.76m
- Andrian Mardare - 81.44m
- Lassi Etelatalo - 73.68m
- Edis Matusevicius - 73.20m
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August 23, 2024 12:48 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Peters Anderson continues to dominate with another big throw of 87.47m.
Jakub Vadlejch also joins the party as he produced an improved throw of 81.76m throw. Julian Weber reaches only 81.87m but remains 2nd in the standings.
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August 23, 2024 12:45 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Neeraj Chopra reaches 83.13m in his third attempt as he struggles to go past the 85m mark. He remains fourth in the standings.
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August 23, 2024 12:42 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Standings after Round 2
- Peters Anderson - 88.49m
- Julain Weber - 87.08m
- Artur Felfner - 83.38m
- Neeraj Chopra - 83.21m
- Roderick Genki Dean - 83.19m
- Andrian Mardare - 81.44m
- Yego Julius - 78.88m
- Jakub Vadlejch - 78.23m
- Lassi Etelatalo - 73.68m
- Edis Matusevicius - 73.20m
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August 23, 2024 12:38 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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The world no.1 Jakub Vadlejch also opens his account with a 78.23m throw in his second attempt and is currently standings 7th in the score list.
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August 23, 2024 12:37 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Julian Weber also improves his standings by reaching an 87.08m throw.
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August 23, 2024 12:36 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Anderson Peters extends his lead with a stunning 88.49m throw in his second attempt. Brilliant stuff from a Grenadian javelin thrower.
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August 23, 2024 12:34 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Neeraj Chopra improves with an 83.21m throw in his second attempt and also jumps to the third position in the standing. A nice comeback from Indian star.
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August 23, 2024 12:30 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Standings after 1st attempt
- Peters Anderson - 86.36m
- Julain Weber - 85.07m
- Roderick Genki Dean - 83.19m
- Neeraj Chopra - 82.10m
- Andrian Mardare - 80.64m
- Artur Felfner - 78.18m
- Julius Yego - 76.47m
Yakub Vadlejch, Edis Matusevicius and Lassi Etelatalo foul on their first attempt.
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August 23, 2024 12:28 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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The Diamond League leader Jakub Vadlejch fouls his first attempt.
German star Jualin Weber reaches 85.07m to go second in the standings.
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August 23, 2024 12:25 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Paris Olympics bronze medalist Peters Anderson starts with a bang as he produces a brilliant 86.36m throw in his first attempt.
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August 23, 2024 12:22 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Neeraj Chopra is the first to begin the event as he starts with a decent 82.10m throw.
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August 23, 2024 12:15 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Neeraj Chopra will be in action next at Stade Olympique de la Pontaise as the men's javelin throw event is about to begin
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August 23, 2024 12:02 AM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Diamond League 2024 current standings (men's javelin throw)
- Jakub Vadlejch (2 events) - 14 points
- Anderson Peters (2 events) - 13 points
- Julian Weber (1 event) - 8 points
- Neeraj Chopra (1 event) - 7 points
- Andrian Mardare (2 events) - 7 points
- Arshad Nadeem (1 event) - 5 points
- Oliver Helander (1 event) - 5 points
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August 22, 2024 11:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Neeraj Chopra in 2024 season
Apart from his silver at the Paris Olympics, Neeraj featured in the Doha Diamond League 2024 on May 10. He finished second after falling just 2cm short of Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch who recorded a brilliant throw of 88.38m throw.
Neeraj also won gold at the Federation Cup 2024 in India with a finish of 82.27m. Prior to the Paris Games, Neeraj also finished top to claim gold in the Paavo Nurmi Games with a throw of 85.97m in June.
His best performance of the season came in the finals of the Paris Olympics where he threw 89.45m and clinched a silver medal.
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August 22, 2024 11:48 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Full list of men's javelin event participants at Lausanne Diamond League 2024
- Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia)
- Peters Anderson (Grenada)
- Julian Weber (Germany)
- Neeraj Chopra (India)
- Mardare Andrian (Moldova)
- Artur Felfner (Ukraine)
- Edis Matusevicius (Lithuania)
- Roderick Genki Dean (Japan)
- Julius Yego (Kenya)
- Lassi Etelatalo (Finland)
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August 22, 2024 11:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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Who is featuring in the men's javelin throw event today?
Five athletes who finished in the top six in the men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024 will feature in the prestigious Lausanne Diamond League 2024.
Paris Olympics gold medalist Arshad Nadeem has withdrawn his name but Neeraj faces tough competition from the defending champion Jakub Vadlejch and Paris bronze medalist Peters Anderson tonight.
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August 22, 2024 11:36 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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The 26-year-old Neeraj Chopra produced his season-best throw of 89.45m at the recent Paris Olympics 2024 but it was not enough to defend his gold. Neeraj settled for a silver as Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem claimed gold for his record-shattering throw of 92.97m.
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August 22, 2024 11:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
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August 22, 2024 11:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Live Coverage
Hello and welcome to India TV's live coverage of today's Lausanne Diamond League 2024 event.
India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra will feature in the men's javelin throw event at Lausanne Diamond League 2024. Neeraj last featured in Doha Diamond League in May where he missed out on a top finish and will be looking to make a strong comeback on his return.
The men's javelin throw event will begin at 12:12 AM IST.
So, stay tuned to receive for live scores, match updates and highlights here.