Two-time consecutive Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra crossed the 90 meter distance in the Doha Diamond League 2025 on Friday. He has thrown 90.23 meters in this series.
He remained in second place, behind Julian Weber of Germany. Julian Weber of Germany took the first place with a throw of 91.06 meters.
However, Weber turned the tables and took the top spot with his sixth and final throw, measuring 91.06m. Chopra was leading before Weber's final attempt.
The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist Indian threw the javelin 90.23 meters away in his third attempt. With this brilliant throw, he joined the special list of javelin throwers who have covered a distance of more than 90 meters. He joined a list of javelin throwers, led by his current coach Jan Zelezny of Czechia, who had recorded 90m-plus efforts. He became the third Asian and 25th overall to achieve the feat.
I believe I can throw farther
"I am very happy to have breached the 90m mark but it's a bitter-sweet experience," Chopra said later.
"My coach Jan Zelezny said today is the day when I can throw 90m. The wind helps and weather is little warm and that helps. I also told Julian that we can throw 90m. I am also happy for him (Julian).
"I believe I can throw farther than this in the coming events. We will work on some aspects and will throw 90m plus again this season," he added.