The World Athletics Championships 2025 Javelin Throw Final has concluded with Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshron Walcott winning the gold medal for a throw of 88.16m.
Neeraj Chopra had qualified for the final with a throw of 84.85m, which notably, was his first attempt, and put him just past the automatic qualification mark. However, he only made it to the top 8 in the final before getting eliminated.
The 27-year old’s first throw went for an 83.65m, which had put him in second spot at the time. He then recorded throws of 84.03m and 82.86m.
Neeraj wasn’t the only representative from India at the World Athletics Championships 2025 Javelin Throw final. Sachin Yadav was the other Indian in contention for a podium finish at the contest, but finished fourth in the end, recording throws of 86.27m, 85.71m, 85.96m, and 80.95m.