When he let the javelin fly on a humid Tokyo evening 10 months ago, Neeraj Chopra was convinced the throw that won him the Olympic gold was a National Record.
On his much-anticipated return to international competition, in Turku on Tuesday, Chopra let out a similar cry as the javelin pierced through the sunny sky of the Finnish city that’s considered the spiritual home of javelin throw. And just like his throw in Tokyo, he lifted both his arms to celebrate.
This time, it was indeed a National Record.
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra settles for a Silver Medal with a New National Record Throw of 89.30m at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.@afi We can see several performance hikes in various events this season. Hope for more further. @Adille1 @Media_SAI @SPORTINGINDIAtw pic.twitter.com/cBLg4Ke8nh
— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) June 14, 2022
With only his second throw in international competition since the historic night in Tokyo, Chopra came up with an effort of 89.30m, thus bettering his own national record by more than a metre.
Setting records and how! 🤩#NeerajChoprapic.twitter.com/Yj1PShsZI7
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) June 14, 2022
Looking fit and competition-ready after staying out of action for nearly 10 months, more than all his competitors, the gigantic throw helped him finish second on the podium at the Paavo Nurmi Games behind home favourite Oliver Helander, who produced a personal best throw of 89.93m. World champion Anderson Peters of…
