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2024 - 8 - 22

Neeraj Chopra Dazzles at the Diamond League: Javelin Drama Unfolds!

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Catch the thrilling highlights of Neeraj Chopra at the Lausanne Diamond League! From record throws to fierce competition, this event was nothing short of spectacular!

Neeraj Chopra was back on the javelin field, electrifying fans at the 2024 Diamond League in Lausanne, Switzerland. Just two weeks after clinching silver at the Paris Olympics, this Indian track star took to the air with the hopes of redemption and glory. The atmosphere was charged as he launched his first throw, showcasing not just his skills but also a keen determination to leave his mark on this prestigious event.

As the night unfolded, Neeraj faced tough competition, especially from Grenada's Anderson Peters, who came into the event with the swagger of a gold medalist. Despite the heat of the contest, Neeraj delivered an impressive performance, executing throws of 83.21m, and inching closer to his best with a thrilling fifth attempt that struck the mark at 89.69m—a season-best throw for him! Fans held their breaths as he battled it out for podium position against Peters, who ultimately set a new meet record with a jaw-dropping throw of 90.61m.

This year’s Diamond League not only spotlighted Neeraj’s abilities but also showcased emerging talents across various events. Notably, distance running prodigy Jakob Ingebrigtsen took to the 1500m with fury, while Femke Bol and Letsile Tebogo dazzled in the sprints. It was a true athletic extravaganza! As the stakes rose, the stands echoed with cheers and nervous gasps, especially each time Neeraj took to the runway. His fans, both local and international, were proud to see him push boundaries.

Ultimately, Neeraj ended the event in second place, but his journey in Lausanne served as a reminder of why fans adore him—his unwavering spirit and commitment to excellence. Javelin aside, it’s fascinating to think about the crossover between sporting disciplines: could Neeraj throw a frisbee just as far? No one dared to try him! Did you know Neeraj's 89.69m throw puts him in the elite circle of athletes who have thrown beyond 89 meters multiple times? And just for some extra fun trivia—Anderson Peters' record-breaking throw in Lausanne puts him squarely in the javelin elite alongside legends like Jan Železný and Tomáš Strnad! Go India!

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Neeraj Chopra Lausanne Diamond League Live: Neeraj starts with ... (Hindustan Times)

Neeraj Chopra Lausanne Diamond League Live: Neeraj Chopra hasn't really given himself too much time to return to India and celebrate winning a second ...

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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 highlights: Neeraj Chopra ... (Business Standard)

Indian javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, is back in action at the 2024 Diamond League in Lausanne, Switzerland tonight from 11:30 PM IST onwards.

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Neeraj Chopra live in action at the Lausanne Diamond League ... (ESPN India)

Neeraj Chopra is back in action exactly a fortnight after he won silver at the Paris Olympics 2024, as he takes part in the Diamond League event at Lausanne ...

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Neeraj Chopra Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Live Updates ... (NDTVSports.com)

Neeraj Chopra in Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Live: Neeraj Chopra's second throw went 83.21m and he is third currently.

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Neeraj Chopra Live Updates at Lausanne Diamond League: India ... (India Today)

Neeraj recorded his second-best throw of 89.45m during the 2024 Paris Olympics finlas which helped him to secure his second consecutive Olympics medal, this ...

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Neeraj Chopra Live Updates, Lausanne Diamond League 2024 ... (Sportstar)

Anderson Peters breaks the Meet record! · Neeraj moves into third place! · Neeraj remains fourth in standings after fourth throw · Neeraj throws 83.13 in his third ...

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LIVE | Neeraj Chopra Diamond League 2024: India s Javelin Star ... (Zee News)

Pakistan's golden boy Arshad Nadeem who won gold medal at the recent Paris Olympics 2024 will skip the meet but India's Neeraj is set to compete in the event ...

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen back to winning ways in 1500m at Lausanne ... (Irish Examiner)

Rhasidat Adeleke will return to action there over 400m, taking on the three women who beat her at the Olympics in Paris.

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Tebogo, Bol and Ingebrigtsen shine in Lausanne (Diamond League)

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Femke Bol both broke meeting records and Letsile Tebogo won the 200m at the first Wanda Diamond League meeting after the Olympics in ...

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Lausanne Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra finishes second ... (Olympics)

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League 2024 javelin throw with a season-best 89.69m throw. Anderson Peters won with a 90.61m effort.

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Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League 2024 ... (Sportstar)

After throwing in the 83m range for most part of the night, two clutch throws in the fifth and sixth attempt ensured Neeraj Chopra's track record of ...

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SVG's Shafiqua Maloney places 6th at Lausanne Diamond League (Loop Caribbean News)

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen earns a modicum of revenge over Olympic ... (Independent.ie)

For Jakob Ingebrigtsen, this wasn't quite redemption, but normal service was very much resumed at the Lausanne Diamond League tonight - the 23-year-old ...

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Lausanne Diamond League 2024: Eleanor Patterson pips Nicola ... (Olympics)

Australia's Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers claimed second and third places, respectively, in the women's high jump at the Lausanne Diamond League ...

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Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League Highlights: Neeraj ... (Firstpost)

Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League Highlights: Grenada's Anderson Peters wins the Lausanne event with a best throw of 90.61m — a meet record — while ...

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Neeraj Chopra throws his 2nd best throw ever at Lausanne ... (The Indian Express)

The throw at Lausanne Diamond League on Friday is now Neeraj Chopra's second best throw ever, bettering the two heaves that he had thrown at the Paris ...

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Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Diamond League stage in Lausanne (Odessa Journal)

Olympic champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins the Diamond League stage in Lausanne with a height of 1.99 meters, marking her debut as an Olympic champion.

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Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with ... (Hindustan Times)

Neeraj Chopra saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m, which was better than his performance in the Paris Olympics.

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Tebogo, Bol and Ingebrigtsen shine in Lausanne (Diamond League)

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Femke Bol both broke meeting records and Letsile Tebogo won the 200m at the first Wanda Diamond League meeting after the Olympics in ...

Jakob Ingebrigtsen avenges Olympic loss at Diamond League (NBC Olympics)

Jakob Ingebrigtsen avenged his men's 1500m Olympic loss at Diamond League Lausanne, edging American Cole Hocker for the victory in 3:27.83, a meet record.

Chase Jackson reigns supreme at Diamond League Lausanne (NBC Olympics)

U.S. superstar Chase Jackson topped the women's shot put competition at Diamond League Lausanne with a season's best toss of 20.64 meters.

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Neeraj Chopra misses 90m by a whisker, finishes 2nd in Lausanne ... (India Today)

Neeraj Chopra produced a gritty performance to hit a season best throw of 89.49 m to finish second in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 22, Thursday.

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Neeraj Chopra steals Diamond League 2nd spot with comeback for ... (Hindustan Times)

Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce his best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt.

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Neeraj Chopra records his second-best throw at Lausanne Diamond ... (Business Standard)

Neeraj Chopra's 89.49m throw earned him second place at the 2024 Lausanne Diamond League, but he missed the elusive 90m mark again, finishing behind ...

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'Pushed hard in the last 2 attempts': Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in ... (Business Today)

The event was won by Grenada's Anderson Peters with a second round throw of 90.61m, while Germany's Julian Weber took third place with 87.08m.

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Lausanne: Live Updates (Diamond League)

Follow live updates as Femke Bol, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Letsile Tebogo and others resume their Wanda Diamond League campaigns at Athletissima in Lausanne.

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Lausanne Diamond League: Highlights, Takeaways, Biggest ... (Citius Mag)

Recapping the 2024 edition of the Lausanne Diamond League: Jakob Ingebrigtsen comes out on top against Cole Hocker in the 1500m and more of the top ...

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Your sport on TV this week: Premier League, Diamond League and ... (Irish Examiner)

It's another action packed weekend of sport on TV this weekend with the Premier League back in full flow. The Formula One is back this weekend and anyone ...

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Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes second despite ... (THE WEEK)

Neeraj Chopra competes in the men's javelin throw event at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne | AFP. Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished ...

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Neeraj Chopra displays fighting spirit in Lausanne Diamond League ... (Firstpost)

Despite braving the pain of a long-running groin injury that he is yet to fully recover from, Neeraj Chopra managed to dish out another stellar performance ...

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Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with ... (The Economic Times)

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, following his silver medal at the Paris Olympics, registered a season-best throw of 89.49 metres at the Lausanne ...

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Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in the Lausanne Diamond League ... (Jagran Josh)

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra secured a commendable second-place finish in the Lausanne Diamond League. Despite his best efforts, Chopra was narrowly ...

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