Mumbai, June 29: Reigning world champion and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra reclaimed his number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings from Anderson Peters of Grenada following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage. World Athletics issued the updated rankings earlier this week, and here is a look at the top five-ranked javelin throwers. Neeraj Chopra Dethrones Anderson Peters To Become World No 1 in Men’s Javelin Throw Rankings, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem at Fourth Spot.

1. Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra (Photo: X/@Neeraj_chopra1)

The Paris Diamond League winner Neeraj reclaimed the top spot after his points soared to 1,445 compared to Peters' tally of 1,431.

2. Anderson Peters

Anderson Peters in action (photo credit: X@TrackGazette)

After Neeraj soared to new heights, Grenada’s Anderson Peters slipped to the second spot with a points tally of 1,431.

3. Julian Weber

Julian Weber (Photo Credit: X/@Diamond_League)

Germany's Julian Weber, who has the best throw of 2025 so far, a 91.06 effort at the Doha Diamond League, is third in the rankings with 1407 points. Neeraj Chopra’s Heartwarming Gesture Goes Viral, Javelin Star Sponsors a Fan’s ‘Full VVIP Experience’ and Accommodation for NC Classic in Bengaluru (See Post).

4. Arshad Nadeem

Arshad Nadeem in action durin Paris Olympics (Photo Credit: X@iocmedia)

The reigning Olympic champion, Arshad Nadeem, who defeated Neeraj Chopra in the Paris 2024 Olympics, sits at number four with 1,370 points to his name.

5. Jakub Vadlejch

Jakub Vadlejch (Photo Credit: X/@Diamond_League)

Czechia's Jakub Vadlejch, the Tokyo 2020 silver medallist, is in fifth spot, completing a very impressive-looking top five with 1346 points.