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Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Zurich Diamond League, Extends Top-Two Streak to 26 Events

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Zurich Diamond League, Extends Top-Two Streak to 26 Events

Zurich [Switzerland]: Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable consistency in international competitions by finishing second at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday, registering a best throw of 85.01 metres.Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a commanding throw of 91.51 m on his second attempt, securing the top spot with two successive efforts beyond 91 metres. Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympic champion, took third place with a best of 84.95 m.Chopra, who had a shaky start with attempts in the low 80s followed by three consecutive fouls, risked breaking his four-year…
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Neeraj Chopra Clinches First Diamond League Title in Two Years, Beats Weber in Javelin Showdown

Neeraj Chopra Clinches First Diamond League Title in Two Years, Beats Weber in Javelin Showdown

Paris, June 21, 2025 — Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a stellar performance on Friday night, winning the Diamond League meet in Paris and claiming his first title on the circuit in two years. The 26-year-old Indian javelin star outclassed reigning world champion Julian Weber of Germany in a high-stakes contest that kept fans on edge till the final throw. Chopra's winning effort came in the fifth round, registering a throw of 88.45 metres his season's best so far. Weber, who had taken the lead early on with an 86.37-metre throw, could not better his mark in the remaining…
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