Diamond League 2023 Final: Neeraj Chopra Secures Second Place in Javelin Throw

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra secured second place in the men's javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2023

Final in Eugene, Oregon, achieving a best effort of 83.80m on Saturday.

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Last year, Neeraj Chopra made history as the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League Trophy

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However, he was unable to defend his title at Hayward Field this year

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Jakub Vadlejch from the Czech Republic, the Diamond League champion in 2016 and 2017, won his third title with a best throw of 84.24m.

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None of the competitors were able to surpass the 85m mark in Eugene.

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The reigning Olympic and world champion, Neeraj Chopra, had a foul on his first attempt.

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marked 83.80m on his second throw, elevating him to the second spot behind Jakub Vadlejch, who started with an 84.01m effort

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