Neeraj Chopra secures second place in Zurich with a season-best 85.01m throw.
India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable streak of podium finishes by clinching second place at the prestigious Diamond League Final in Zurich. Despite battling technical issues in his run-up and timing, Chopra managed a season-best throw of 85.01 meters on his final attempt.
Julian Weber Dominates with Record Throw Germany’s Julian Weber stole the spotlight by producing a world-leading 91.51 meters, later improving to 91.57 meters, to win his first-ever Diamond League crown. The record-breaking effort underscored Weber’s rise as the man to watch going forward.
Chopra’s Throw SequenceChopra opened with an 84.35 m throw, followed by 82.00 m, and then endured three consecutive fouls. Neeraj’s season-best 85.01m came in his last attempt, enough to move ahead of Walcott and take second place.
Speaking after the event, Chopra admitted, “My timing and run-up were not perfect today. I could not get the rhythm right, but I’m happy with my last attempt.”Federer Watches from the Stands.
The event grabbed additional limelight as tennis legend Roger Federer was spotted in the stands, cheering on the athletes. His presence added to the glamour and global attention surrounding the Zurich finale.
Consistent Podium Streak Continues With this result, Chopra extended his extraordinary run of 26 consecutive top-two finishes at international competitions. He acknowledged Weber’s brilliance and expressed optimism about improving before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
