Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second at 2025 Diamond League Final.
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In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Diamond League season, Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra secured second place in Zurich with a clutch final throw of 85.01 m, while Germany’s Julian Weber claimed gold with an outstanding 91.51 m performance.
- Neeraj Chopra had already qualified for the Diamond League Final held on August 27–28, 2025, in Zurich, thanks to his performances throughout the season—including notable participation in Doha and Paris Junior League meets.
- Neeraj Chopra’s best performance came at his sixth and final attempt, where he hurled the javelin to 85.01 m, vaulting him into the second position. Before that, his initial throws stood at 84.35 m and 82.00 m, followed by three fouls.
Main Point :- (i) Julian Weber of Germany dominated with a winning throw of 91.51 m, surpassing Chopra by over six meters and sealing the Diamond League title with clear superiority.
(ii) Neeraj Chopra himself admitted that his timing and run-up were off, acknowledging technical lapses that affected his performance. Despite that, he remains optimistic, viewing this result as a learning opportunity ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.
(iii) This marks Chopra’s third second-place finish in four Diamond League finals: he previously won in 2022 and placed second in both 2023 and 2024, as well. His consistency underscores his elite status in global athletics.
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