Javelin throw final / World Athletics Championships 2022 Neeraj Chopra wins silver medal in mens javelin throw final

World Athletics Championships 2022: Today is the last day of the World Athletics Championships released in Oregon, i.e. Sunday, July 24. This day has proved to be an important and historic day for India, as Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has won the silver medal in this tournament.

In the Javelin Throw final of the World Athletics Championships, he had to come first for the throw, but his first throw was a foul. Neeraj Chopra threw his second throw in good fashion, covering a distance of 82.39 metres. This took him to the fourth position, while Rohit Yadar of India could throw his javelin only 77.96 meters.

Neeraj Chopra threw 86.37m in his third attempt. This is his best performance so far in three attempts. Although he is still in the fourth position, Neeraj Chopra has moved up to the second position after the fourth attempt. He threw 88.13 meters in the fourth attempt. His fifth attempt was a foul.

Despite being fouled in the fifth attempt, his best was 88.13m, trailing Granada legend Anderson Peters. Anderson Peters threw a throw of 90.21m in the first attempt and set his benchmark in the final. Anderson threw a throw of 90.46m in his second attempt and retained his first position.

Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw final and became the second Indian after Anju Bobby George to win a medal at the World Championships. However, for the first time, an Indian player has won the silver medal in this event. Anju Bobby George won the bronze medal in the long jump in 2003.

Neeraj Chopra's attempts at World Athletics Championships 2022

First Attempt: Foul

Second Attempt: 82.39m

3rd Attempt: 86.37m

Fourth Attempt: 88.13m

Fifth Attempt: Foul