Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished in the second spot at the 2024 Diamond League in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Friday, August 23, with his season's best throw of 89.49m in his sixth and final attempt. Neeraj was struggling until the fourth attempt; however, he picked up the pace in the fifth attempt and moved to the third spot before recording his second-best personal throw in the final attempt to secure a second-spot finish. He will now receive 7 points from Lausanne, taking his total to 14 points.
Anderson Peters of Grenada finished in the top spot with his best throw of 90.61m, which also came in his sixth and final attempt. Julian Weber of Germany finished third with a best throw of 87.08m, while Artur Felfner of Ukraine secured the fourth spot with his best throw of 83.38m.
In a surprising turn of events, table topper before the event, Jakub Vadlejch, finished in the seventh spot with his best throw of only 82.02m.
| Neeraj Chopra’s top 5 throws |
| Throw | Competition |
| 89.94m | Diamond League, Stockholm |
| 89.49m | Diamond League, Lausanne |
| 89.45m | Paris Olympics (Final) |
| 89.34m | Paris Olympics (Qualification) |
| 89.30m | Paavo Nurmi Games |
| 89.08m | Diamond League, Lausanne |
Neeraj Chopra javelin throw in Lausanne Diamond League 2024 live timing (IST), live streaming and telecast
When is the Lausanne Diamond League 2024?
The Lausanne Diamond League 2024 is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
At what time, Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event begin on August 22?
Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event on August 22 will begin at 12:12 AM IST.
Which TV Channels will live telecast Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event during Diamond League 2024?
Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event during Diamond League 2024 will live telecast on Sports 18 HD/SD.
How to watch the live streaming of Lausanne Diamond League 2024?
Neeraj Chopra’s Javelin throw event will be live streamed on Jio Cinema app and website.
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