Lausanne Diamond League 2024 highlights: Neeraj Chopra finishes at 2nd spot with a best throw 89.49m
Anderson Peters finished second, while Julian Weber finished on third spot. Check Neeraj Chopra's event highlights from Lausanne Diamond League 2024 here
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Neeraj Chopra
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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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Highlights: Neeraj finishes at second
India's Neeraj Chopra with his best throw of 89.49m in his last attempt finishes at second spot behind Grenada's Anderson Peters. He will add 7 more points to his taking the total to 14.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Neeraj with his final attempt
Neeraj Chopra records his season best throw of 89.49m in his sixth and final attempt. He ow moves up to second spot.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Anderson saved the best for last
Anderson Peters goes 90.61m in his sixth and final attempt. He is now more than likely to finish at top.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Neeraj with one more attempt to go
Neeraj Chopra is the only athlete to improve his position in fifth attempt. Can he go for the top spot in his final attempt? He will definetly try though.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Neeraj with his fifth attempt
Neeraj Chopra's third attempt is of 85.58m. He moves to third spot. One more attempt to go.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Anderson takes fifth attempt
The fatigue has started to kick in as Anderson Peters fith throw is only 82.22m. He is still at top though.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Top four after round 4
The top 4 athletes after round four.
- Anderson Peters (88.49m)
- Julian Weber (87.08m)
- Artur Felfner (83.38m)
- Neeraj Chopra (83.21m)
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Injury in play?
Neeraj Chopra can clearly be seen struggling. Is the injury taking its toll on him?
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Neeraj takes his fourth attempt
Neeraj Chopra fourth attempt is of 82.34m. He will remain on fourth spot.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Weber takes fourth attempt
Julian Weber's fourth attempt is deemed invalid. He will reamin at second spot.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Neeraj remains at fourth
Neeraj Chopra reamins on fourth spot after round 3 with the best throw of 83.21m. He will now takes his attempt on number 4 for the remaining three attempts.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Artur with third attempt
Ukraine's Artur Felfner records 80.73m in his third throw. He remains at third spot.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Weber stays at second
Julian Weber records his third throw at 81.87m. He is still at second spot behind Anderson Peters.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Anderson takes third attempt
Anderson Peters third attempt is of 87.40m. However, he still holds the top spot thanks to his 88.49m throw in second attempt.
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Lausanne Diamond League 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Neeraj with his thirds attempt
Neeraj Chopra's third attempt is of 83.13m. He will not be able to improve his position after round 2.
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First Published: Aug 22 2024 | 9:45 PM IST
