Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second With Season-Best Lausanne Throw
Neeraj Chopra competed in a javelin competition in Lausanne.
He threw the javelin 88 metres.
This was his best throw of the season.
He finished in second place.
Chopra said the difference between him and the winner was only nine centimetres.
He was happy because the contest was very close.
He also said he is improving with every competition.
Chopra thanked the crowds in Lausanne and Zurich for supporting athletics.
Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League.
He recorded a season-best javelin throw of 88 metres.
Chopra said the winning margin was only nine centimetres.
He said the throw felt relaxed but credited effort and improved technique.
Chopra praised the crowds in Lausanne and Zurich for supporting athletics.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra competed in the event.
- What
- He finished second with a season-best 88-metre throw.
- Where
- The Lausanne Diamond League event in Lausanne.
- Why
- He competed as part of his athletics season and said he is working to improve his technique.
- Athlete
- Neeraj Chopra
- Event
- Lausanne Diamond League
- Result
- Second place
- Throw
- 88 metres
- Season status
- Season-best performance
- Margin
- Chopra said the difference was nine centimetres
- Technique
- Chopra said he focused on his technique