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India.com
17-05-2025
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- India.com
Neeraj Chopra Breaks 90m Barrier At Doha Diamond League 2025: Check Top 10 Throws Of His Career
photoDetails english 2902032 Updated:May 17, 2025, 08:34 AM IST 90.23m – Doha Diamond League, 2025 1 / 10 In a historic moment, Neeraj Chopra broke the elusive 90-meter barrier with a stunning 90.23m throw at the 2025 Doha Diamond League. This throw marked a new personal best and national record, making him the first Indian ever to join the elite 90m club in javelin. 89.94m – Stockholm Diamond League, 2022 2 / 10 This throw stood as Chopra's personal and national best for almost three years. Delivered at the Stockholm Diamond League, it was a defining performance that solidified his place among the world's top javelin throwers. 89.49m – Lausanne Diamond League, 2024 3 / 10 Chopra came close to the 90-meter mark again with an 89.49m effort at Lausanne. Despite not winning, the performance showed his incredible consistency and positioned him as a constant podium threat. 89.45m – Paris Olympics Final, 2024 4 / 10 At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chopra threw 89.45m in the final to clinch the silver medal. Though he missed gold narrowly, his near-perfect performance on the world's biggest stage underscored his championship pedigree. 89.34m – Paris Olympics Qualification, 2024 5 / 10 In the qualification round of the Paris Olympics, Chopra sent a strong message with an 89.34m throw, easily securing his place in the final and setting the tone for his eventual podium finish. 89.30m – Paavo Nurmi Games, 2022 6 / 10 At the prestigious Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, Chopra registered 89.30m, showcasing his ability to perform at a high level across various competitive environments and helping elevate India's presence in European athletics. 89.08m – Lausanne Diamond League, 2022 7 / 10 Returning to Lausanne in 2022, Chopra once again delivered a top-tier performance with an 89.08m throw, reinforcing his consistency and technical prowess throughout the season. 88.88m – Asian Games, 2023 8 / 10 Chopra dominated the Asian Games with an 88.88m throw to win gold for India. This performance highlighted his dominance at the continental level and added another major title to his growing list of achievements. 88.77m – World Championships Qualifying, 2023 9 / 10 In the qualifying round of the World Championships, Chopra threw 88.77m to comfortably make the finals. This throw was a testament to his ability to deliver under pressure in critical situations. 88.67m – Doha Diamond League, 2023 10 / 10 A year before his record-breaking performance, Chopra threw 88.67m at the same venue in Doha, signaling his growing comfort and mastery of conditions that would later witness his greatest throw.
News18
16-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
90.23 In Doha To 89.45 In Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra's 10 Best Javelin Throws
Last Updated: Neeraj Chopra set a new personal and national record with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025. Check his top 10 throws here. Neeraj Chopra threw a stunning 90.23 metres in the Doha Diamond League 2025 on Friday (May 16), breaching the elusive 90-metre mark for the first time. It wasn't enough for him to win the Men's Javelin Throw Event as German Julian Weber stunned the world with a 91.06 in his last of six attempts, beating the Indian by the narrowest of margins. However, it was still one for the record books as the Indian bested his own personal and the National record for the sport. His previous best came on June 30, 2022, at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden — 89.94 meters. The mark was both Neeraj's personal best and the men's national record in India. Over the course of two weeks in 2024, he made his next three greatest throws. His next two best throws, 89.45m and 89.34m, respectively, occurred at the Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw final and qualification event for the 2024 Summer Olympics, while his second-best throw of 89.49m earned him second place at the Lausanne Diamond League. advetisement He became the most successful individual Indian Olympian after winning a silver medal for his throw in the Paris final. Neeraj Chopra also held the three previous national records: 89.30m at the 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games, 88.07m at the 2021 Indian Grand Prix 3 in Patiala, and 88.06m at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Neeraj Chopra threw an 88.77-meter throw in the qualifying round of the 2023 World Athletics Championships, which was his highest throw to date. His 88.13-meter effort in the 2022 final earned India a historic silver medal. Neeraj Chopra won another historic medal for India, this time a gold one, with a javelin throw of 88.17 meters at the 2023 world championships. Neeraj Chopra's 10 Best Throws Chopra hit two more fabulous throws of 88.40 and 88.20 metres to start and end his event, respectively, but they didn't make it to the top-10 of his best list. 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 Olympics 2024 – Final August 8, 2024 5 89.34m Paris Olympics 2024 – Qualification August 6, 2024 6 89.30m Paavo Nurmi Games (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 (Budapest) – Qualification August 25, 2023 10 88.67m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023 Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Doha, Qatar First Published: May 16, 2025, 23:39 IST
