Neeraj Chopra came up with a valiant effort and finished second in the men's javelin throw event with an 85.71m throw at the Zurich Diamond League 2023. The reigning Olympic and world champion had an uncharacteristically slow start with two fouls in his first three attempts. But he champion made a massive comeback with his fourth throw, which went for a distance of a massive 85.22m. He along with Jakub Vadlejch and Julian Weber qualified for the sixth attempt courtesy of being in the top three and the Indian star athlete registered an 85.71m throw in his final attempt, which was 15 cm short of first place. Vadljech finished first with Weber securing third place. Murali Sreeshankar Finishes Fifth With 7.99m Effort in Men's Long Jump Event at Zurich Diamond League 2023.
Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in Zurich Diamond League 2023
Zurich Diamond League: World champion and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra secures second spot in men’s javelin throw with best throw of 85.71 m
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