Neeraj Chopra 88.17m Throw Video: Watch Star Javelin Thrower's Historic Effort That Helped Him Win India's First-Ever Gold Medal at World Athletics Championships
The star javelin thrower upgraded his silver from the last edition to a gold medal this time around with a massive throw of 88.17m, which came in his second attempt. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem won the silver medal.
Neeraj Chopra has done it again! The star javelin thrower etched his name in the history of Indian athletics as he became the first from the nation to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships when he bagged the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event in Budapest 2023. He began with a foul but then came up with a massive effort of 88.17m in his second attempt. That mark was not breached by the other athletes in the final as Chopra settled for history, adding another feather to his illustrious cap. Neeraj Chopra Becomes First Indian to Win Gold Medal at World Athletics Championships, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Clinches Silver in Javelin Throw Event at Budapest 2023.
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