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Neeraj Chopra crosses 90-metre mark; throws 90.23 m in Doha Diamond league
Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90m frontier with a 90.23m throw but the trailblazing Indian had to settle for a second place behind Germany's Julian Weber in a dramatic men's javelin contest at the Doha leg of the prestigious Diamond League Meeting series on Friday.
The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist Indian sent his spear to 90.23m in his third attempt to join a list of javelin throwers, led by his current coach Jan Zelezny of Czechia, who had recorded 90m-plus efforts. He became the third Asian and 25th overall to achieve the feat.
However, Weber turned the tables and took the top spot with his sixth and final throw, measuring 91.06m. Chopra was leading before Weber's final attempt.
It was Weber's first 90m-plus effort as well, and he became the 26th javelin thrower to breach the coveted mark. His effort was the world leading mark this season so far.
Two-time world champion and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Anderson Peters of Grenada was third with his opening throw of 84.65m. Neeraj Chopra's top five best throws
"I am very happy to have breached the 90m mark but it's a bitter-sweet experience," Chopra said later.
"My coach Jan Zelezny said today is the day when I can throw 90m. The wind helps and weather is little warm and that helps. I also told Julian that we can throw 90m. I am also happy for him (Julian).
"I believe I can throw farther than this in the coming events. We will work on some aspects and will throw 90m plus again this season," he added.
The other Indian in the fray, Kishore Jena finished eighth with a below-par throw of 78.60m.
Chopra began the contest with 88.44m, followed by a foul attempt. He then sent his spear past the elusive 90m mark to the collective sigh of relief of the whole country. His next three series were 80.56m, foul and 88.20m.
He first competed in the Doha DL in 2018 when he finished fourth with a best throw of 87.43m.
After winning gold in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, he took the title here in 2023 (88.67m) and finished second in 2024 (88.36m).
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Neeraj Chopra's highest throw full list
Neeraj Chopra's best throw in javelin throw events
Rank Throw Competition Date
1 90.23m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025
2 89.94m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
3 89.49m Lausanne Diamond League 2024 August 22, 2024
4 89.45m Paris 2024 Olympics - F August 8, 2024
5 89.34m Paris 2024 Olympics - Q August 6, 2024
6 89.30m Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 (Turku) June 14, 2022
7 89.08m Lausanne Diamond League 2022 August 26, 2022
8 88.88m Asian Games 2023 (Hangzhou) October 4, 2023
9 88.77m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - Q August 25, 2023
10 88.67m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023
11 88.44m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
12 88.39m World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon) - Q July 21, 2022
13 88.36m Doha Diamond League 2024 May 10, 2024
14 88.17m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - F August 27, 2023
15 88.13m World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon) - F July 23, 2022
16 88.07m Indian Grand Prix 3 2021 (Patiala) March 5, 2021
17 88.06m Asian Games 2018 (Jakarta) August 27, 2018
18 88.00m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
19 87.86m Brussels Diamond League Final 2024 September 14, 2024
20 87.86m ACNW League Meeting 1 2020 (Potchefstroom) January 28, 2020
21 87.80m Federation Cup 2021 (Patiala) March 17, 2021
22 87.73m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - F August 27, 2023
23 87.66m Lausanne Diamond League 2023 June 30, 2023
24 87.58m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - F August 7, 2021
25 87.46m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
26 87.43m Doha Diamond League 2018 May 4, 2018
27 87.03m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - F August 7, 2021
28 87.00m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
29 86.92m Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 (Turku) June 14, 2022
30 86.84m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
31 86.82m Brussels Diamond League Final 2024 September 14, 2024
32 86.79m Kuortane Games 2021 June 26, 2021
33 86.69m Kuortane Games 2022 June 18, 2022
34 86.67m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
35 86.65m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Q August 4, 2021
36 86.52m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023
37 86.48m World U20 Championships 2016 (Bydgoszcz) July 23, 2016
38 86.47m Commonwealth Games 2018 (Gold Coast) April 14, 2018
What is Neeraj Chopra's highest javelin throw?
Neeraj Chopra's personal best in the javelin throw is 90.23 metres, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. This marked the first time he crossed the prestigious 90m barrier in his career.
When and where did Neeraj Chopra throw 89.94 metres?
Neeraj recorded a throw of 89.94 metres at the Stockholm Diamond League on June 30, 2022. It stood as his personal best until he surpassed it in 2025.
Has Neeraj Chopra crossed 89 metres more than once?
Yes, Neeraj Chopra has crossed the 89-metre mark seven times in his career so far. These include:
90.23m – Doha Diamond League 2025
89.94m – Stockholm Diamond League 2022
89.49m – Lausanne Diamond League 2024
89.45m – Paris 2024 Olympics (Final)
89.34m – Paris 2024 Olympics (Qualification)
89.30m – Paavo Nurmi Games 2022
89.08m – Lausanne Diamond League 2022
Which major events has Neeraj Chopra thrown over 88 metres?
Neeraj has thrown over 88 metres in several key events, including:
Asian Games 2023 – 88.88m
World Championships 2023 (Qualifying) – 88.77m
Doha Diamond League 2023 – 88.67m
World Championships 2022 & 2023 (Finals) – 88.13m and 88.17m
Indian Grand Prix 2021 – 88.07m
How consistent is Neeraj Chopra above 85 metres?
Neeraj Chopra has consistently thrown above 85 metres across multiple international competitions, with over 30 recorded throws above that mark. His consistency is a testament to his elite status in global athletics.
How many times has Neeraj thrown above 88 metres in Diamond League events?
He has thrown over 88 metres in five Diamond League appearances, including:
90.23m – Doha 2025
89.94m – Stockholm 2022
89.49m – Lausanne 2024
89.08m – Lausanne 2022
88.44m – Zurich 2022 Final
What was Neeraj Chopra's best throw in the Olympics?
Neeraj Chopra's best Olympic throw is 89.45 metres, achieved during the Paris 2024 Olympics final, where he secured a podium finish.
When did Neeraj Chopra first cross 87 metres?
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