Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in the Lausanne Diamond League! A Close Call for Gold

Neeraj Chopra, a 26-year-old Indian javelin thrower, finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 22, 2024.

The silver medallist had previously won a silver medal for India in the javelin event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing his consistency at the international level.

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The Diamond League is an elite series of track and field competitions held annually by the World Athletics Federation (formerly the IAAF), bringing together outstanding athletes from all over the world to compete in a number of events including sprinting, middle- and long-distance running, hurdles, jumping, throwing and more.

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What is the Diamond League?

The Diamond League is a series of elite athletics competitions held annually by World Athletics (formerly the IAAF).

The competition was launched in 2010 and brings together outstanding athletes from around the world to compete in multiple events including sprinting, middle- and long-distance running, hurdles, jumping, throwing and more.

The Diamond League adopts a points system, and athletes earn points by participating in different competitions throughout the season.

The series typically consists of 14 to 15 events held in different cities around the world. At the end of the season, the athletes with the highest scores in each event will qualify for the Diamond League Finals, where they will compete for the prestigious Diamond Trophy and prize money.

The league enjoys a high reputation in the sports world as it houses top talent and provides a platform for athletes to showcase their abilities on the international stage.

Here is the list of cities hosting the 2024 Diamond League:

date	Meeting	Venue	nation
April 20, 2024	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen	Xiamen Egret Stadium	China
April 27, 2024	Yangtze River Delta Track and Field Diamond Gala	Suzhou Olympic Sports Center, Suzhou	China
May 10, 2024	Seaside Group Doha Conference	Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha	Qatar
May 19, 2024	Rabat/Marrakech International Mohammed VI Games	See more : How Festivals Like Diwali Bring Communities Together: Lessons for Students Marrakech Grand Stadium	March
May 25, 2024	Prefontaine Classic	Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon	USA
May 30, 2024	Oslo Bislet Games	Oslo Bislet Stadium	nor
June 2, 2024	Bauhaus-Garland	Stockholm Olympic Stadium	Sweden
July 7, 2024	Paris Conference	Paris Charleti Stadium	France
July 12, 2024	Hercules International Games EBS	Monaco Louis II Stadium	Monday
July 20, 2024	London Athletics Games	London Olympic Stadium	U.K.
August 21-22, 2024	Lausanne Athletics Championships	See more : Optical Illusion IQ Test: Only 1% With Eagle Eyes Can Spot the Snail in 5 Seconds! Lausanne Pontesse Olympic Stadium	Sui Dynasty
August 25, 2024	Kamila Skolimowska Memorial House in Silesia	Śląski Stadium, Chorzów	Poland
August 30, 2024	Golden Ceremony	Stadio Olimpico, Rome	Italy
September 5, 2024	Zurich World Classroom	Zurich	Sui Dynasty
September 13–14, 2024	Van Damme Memorial	Boudewijnstadion, Brussels	Belgium

Source: World Athletics

Key moments from Chopra’s performance

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a throw of 89.49m, just behind Grenada’s Anderson Peters, who finished first with a throw of 90.61m.

Until the fourth round, the 26-year-old Chopra was in fourth place. However, on his fifth attempt, he managed to throw the spear to 85.58 meters. He saved his best for last, with a throw of 89.49 meters on his sixth and final attempt.

Grenada’s Anderson Peters won the championship with a score of 90.61 meters, and Germany’s Julian Weber came in third with a score of 87.08 meters.

Final ranking:

• Anderson Peters (Grenada): 90.61m
• Neeraj Chopra (India): 89.49 meters
• Julian Weber (Germany): 87.08m

Diamond League javelin throw results

Source: Wanda Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra proved his consistent performance by finishing second in the Lausanne Diamond League. Although he missed out on gold this time, Chopra’s performance has undoubtedly laid the foundation for future victories.

As he continues to push his limits and refine his technique, the Indian javelin star will reach greater heights in the coming years.

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