Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in Lausanne Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra, India’s star javelin thrower, showcased his resilience and skill at the Lausanne Diamond League meet. Despite facing challenges, Chopra secured a commendable second-place finish, marking another significant achievement in his illustrious career.
The 26-year-old Chopra found himself in a precarious position during the early rounds of the competition. After four rounds, he was languishing in fourth place, raising concerns about his form and fitness.
Chopra’s fortunes changed dramatically in the final two rounds:
This final throw not only secured his second-place finish but also demonstrated Chopra’s ability to perform under pressure.
Just weeks before the Lausanne meet, Chopra had claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics with a throw of 89.45m. This performance in Lausanne (89.49m) marginally surpassed his Olympic throw.
Chopra has been managing a long-standing groin injury, which adds significance to his consistent high-level performances. This injury has been a concern since his gold-medal win at the Budapest World Championships in 2023.
With his second-place finish in Lausanne, Chopra earned seven points, bringing his total to 15 points in the Diamond League standings. This places him in a tie for third place with Julian Weber.
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