Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched gold at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland.
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched gold at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland.
Chopra's winning throw measured 85.97m, securing his top spot in the competition.
Chopra's winning throw measured 85.97m, securing his top spot in the competition.
Chopra beat two Finnish competitors, Toni Keranen (84.19m) and Oliver Helander (83.96m).
Chopra beat two Finnish competitors, Toni Keranen (84.19m) and Oliver Helander (8
3.96m).
Former world champion Anderson Peters finished fourth with a throw of 82.58m.
Former world champion Anderson Peters finished fourth with a throw of 82.58m.
Young German Max Dehning, expected to challenge Chopra, finished seventh with 79.84m.
Young German Max Dehning, expected to challenge Chopra, finished seventh with 79.84m.
Chopra took the lead after his third throw, marking his best throw of 85.97m.
Chopra took the lead after his third throw, marking his best throw of 85.97m.
Chopra's throws: 83.62m, 83.45m, 85.97m, 82.21m, FOUL, 82.97m.
Chopra's throws: 83.62m, 83.45m, 85.97m, 82.21m, FOUL, 82.97m.
Final standings: Chopra (85.97m), Keranen (84.19m), Helander (83.96m).
Final standings: Chopra (85.97m), Keranen (84.19m), Helander (83.96m).
Despite a minor adductor muscle strain, Chopra's performance was a positive sign.
Despite a minor adductor muscle strain, Chopra's performance was a positive sign.
Chopra celebrates another victory, adding another gold to his collection.
Chopra celebrates another victory, adding another gold to his collection.
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