2023-06-30 21:49:22
Lausanne (Switzerland) ∙ Javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, first place… This time once more it is not for the opponents to upset the new winning equation in world athletics. Neeraj Chopra who threw 87.66 meters in javelin throw became the first in Lausanne Diamond League. Neeraj, the reigning champion in the Diamond League, is winning the top spot for the second consecutive match this season. M. Sreesankar, a Malayalee who competed in the men’s long jump, finished fifth.
Neeraj, who returned to the competition field following a month’s break due to injury, won by overcoming a tough fight from his opponents. Germany’s Julian Weber (87.03m) who won the second place and Yakub Valdez of the Czech Republic (86.13m) who won the third place challenged Neeraj till the last moment.
Neeraj started with a foul and covered 83.5 meters in the second attempt. The Indian superstar, who finished second with a throw of 85.04 meters in the third round, climbed to the top spot with a performance of 87.66 meters in his fifth round.
M. Sreesankar, who cleared 8.41 meters in the national senior meet held last month in long jump, faded yesterday. The Malayalee star might not clear 8 meters even once. Sreesankar’s best performance in the competition was 7.88 meters in the third attempt. Bahrain’s Naeen Laquan won first place with a jump of 8.11m, followed by Olympic champion Greece’s Miltiadis Tentagrou (8.07m).
English Summary: Neeraj Chopra wins Javelin Throw title in Lausanne diamond league
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