Neeraj Chopra made a sensational comeback to finish second in the men’s javelin throw event at the 2024 Lausanne Diamond League on Thursday, August 23. The star Indian athlete produced his season-best throw of 89.49m to finish second behind Grenadian ace Peters Anderson, who reached 90.61m in his final attempt.
After settling for a silver despite throwing a season-best 89.45m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Neeraj struggled to get off to a good start in Lausanne. He failed to clear 84m in his first four attempts but recovered at the end to reach 85.58m on his fifth attempt and 89.49m on his final attempt.
Bronze medallist at the Paris 2024 Games, Anderson dominated the event from the start and finished with a record throw of 90.61m. At the Lausanne tournament, she achieved the record and took first place in the rankings.
Germany’s Julian Weber finished third with his best throw of 87.08m (second attempt), while world number one Jakub Vadlejch finished seventh with his best throw of 82.03m at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise. Japan’s Roderick Genki Dean also produced his season-best throw of 83.19m and finished fifth in the standings.
Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Ranking (Men’s Javelin Throw)
- Peters Anderson (Granada) – 90.61 m
- Neeraj Chopra (India) – 89.49m
- Julain Weber (Germany) – 87.08 m
- Artur Felfner (Ukraine) – 83.38 m
- Roderick Genki Dean (Japan) – 83.19 m
- Yego Julius (Kenya) – 83.00 m
- Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic) – 82.03 m
- Andrian Mardare (Moldova) – 81.44 m
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