Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion, will take his place in the men’s javelin final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday. He has been drawn to throw eighth in the order. Chopra secured his spot in the final with a powerful first throw in the qualification round, achieving a season-best distance of 89.34m. The final is set to be a thrilling spectacle, with a strong field of competitors vying for the gold.
Leading the charge is Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, who secured the silver medal in Tokyo, and will be the first thrower. Following him is Grenada’s Anderson Peters. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, the Commonwealth Games gold medalist, will be fourth in the starting order, followed by Germany’s Julian Weber. With such a competitive lineup, the men’s javelin final is sure to be a captivating event.
