Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League final; Weber wins with 91.51m throw

August 29, 2025 10:48 AM

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League final; Weber wins with 91.51m throw

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up in the Diamond League final on Thursday with a best throw of 85.01m on his sixth attempt. The 27-year-old, who had earlier managed 84.35m and recorded three fouls, moved past Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, whose best of 84.95m earned him third place. Germany’s Julian Weber won the event with a personal best and world-leading throw of 91.51m in the second round, having already set the tone with a 91.37m effort in the first. Former wo...

Neeraj Chopra triumphs at Paris Diamond League

June 21, 2025 7:05 AM

Neeraj Chopra triumphs at Paris Diamond League

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a commanding performance at the Paris Diamond League, claiming top spot with a powerful 88.16m throw on his very first attempt at Stade Charléty on Saturday. His opening throw set the benchmark for the evening and remained unmatched throughout the competition. Despite recording three fouls in his six attempts, the early effort was enough to keep him in the lead in a highly competitive field. Germany’s Julian Weber, a former Diamond League cha...