Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Final Highlights: Arshad Nadeem Shatters Olympic Record With 92.97! Gets Gold; Neeraj Finishes Second

Here we are, as the reigning world and Olympic champion renews his tryst with destiny. The Neeraj Chopra-studded men's javelin throw final is slated to begin at 11:55pm IST, and we will bring you all the context, stats and information necessary to enjoy the forthcoming spectacle. (Streaming | Medal Table | Schedule & Results)

How Neeraj qualified for final?

All it took Neeraj Chopra to qualify into the final was one throw. One gigantic throw. 89.34m. And he was done.

The throw was best among all the competitors and Neeraj qualified for the final as the top ranked men's javelin thrower.

Here is Neeraj's competition today:

There will be a total 12 javelin throwers in the fray. Here are all of them ranked as per their throw in the qualifying round.

Anderson Peters (88.63m), Julian Weber (87.76m), Arshad Nadeem (86.59m), Julius Yego (85.97m), Mauricio Luiz da Silva (85.91m), Jakub Vadlejch (85.63m), Toni Keranen (85.27m), Andrian Mardare (84.13m), Oliver Helander (83.81m), Keshorn Walcott (83.02m) and Lassi Etelatalo (82.91m)

Have a look at how on August 7, 2021, Neeraj Chopra claimed the gold in Tokyo Games - dynamic throws, skillful technique, and the impressive 87.58m mark that made history.

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Neeraj Chopra is currently out on the Stade de France and is warming up.

Here is the start list for the men's javelin throw. Neeraj will be the eighth to throw.

With the men's javelin throw about to start at Paris Olympics, here is what happened in Tokyo.

Neeraj Chopra qualified with a top-place finish with a throw of 86.65m. Just like in Paris, he just threw one and took the top spot in the qualifier.

In the final, Neeraj started with 87.03m to take the lead. That would have been enough for him to get the gold but then he bettered it in the second attempt with 87.54, the number that has been etched in Indian sporting history.

Tokyo Olympic medalists in men's javelin throw:

1. Neeraj Chopra 87.54 (India)

2. Jakub Vadlejch 86.67 (Czech Republic)

3. Vítězslav Veselý 85.44 (Czech Republic)

We are about to start soon. Brace yourself for a historic moment as India's biggest gold medal hope is in action in the men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics.

Here we go then!

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Arshad Nadeem starts with a foul!

Pakistan's biggest medal hope, Arshad Nadeem, has deliberately overstepped in his first attempt and it will be a foul.

Julian Weber fouls as well!

Weber qualified at the third place but has started with a foul here at the Stade de France which cheered him massively.

Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott currently leading with 86.16m. Still too early to make anything out of it though. Tokyo silver medalist Jakub Vadlejch got an 80.15 in his first.

Neeraj Chopra all set to throw

Neeraj Chopra begins with a foul!

Looks like his leg touched the foul line as he threw the javelin. No worries though! This is just the first attempt. At least two more remain and then if he is in top eight, he gets three more. So, plenty of time left.

Here is the leaderboard after everyone has thrown at least once.

Grenada's Anderson Peters into the lead with 87.87m throw. Jakub Vadlejch also makes a big improvement in his second throw and moves up to third position with 84.52m.

Arshad Nadeem shatters Olympic record!

A gigantic gigantic throw from Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and he has broken the Olympic record. It is a super throw of 92.97m. Unbelievable! Truly out of the world!

It is 89.45 for Neeraj!

Neeraj jumps up to second spot. His season's best and helps him be in sight for defending the title.

Paris weather playing a big role here in these massive throws. An Olympic record has been broken but anything is achievable at this point.

We are into the round 3 now. Remember, only the top eight will be able to make it to the next round. Bottom four will be eliminated.

Anderson Peters fouls in his third attempt. Jakub Vadlejch climbs to the third spot with 88.50. Arshad comes with another powerful throw and gets 88.72.

Another foul for Neeraj and we will soon have our top eight.

Neeraj thinks his throw has not gone out wwell and he deliberately fouls.

We have our top eight now. Arshad first, Neeraj second and Vadlejch third.

When Neeraj Chopra advised Arshad Nadeem, who was struggling to get a new javelin, on how to get it...

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Lassi Etalotalo starts Round 4 with 82.02. His best still remains 84.58 and he remains stuck at the eighth spot.

Anderson Peters jumps to third spot. Brilliant throw and it goes 88.54 meters long. Vadlejch fould in his fourth attempt. So he remains at fourth with 88.50.

Neeraj's up next. Indian fans chant Neeraj... Neeraj!

Another foul for Neeraj Chopra.

He continues to search for that one massive throw but does not get it again.

Arshad Nadeem with just 79.40 in his fourth attempt and his face tells his disappointment. He remains on top courtesy his out-of-this-world throw of 92.97 but he wants more.

Julian Weber gets his best throw of 87.40 in his fifth attempt but stays at the sixth spot.

Arshad Nadeem's 92.97 is the 6th best javelin throw of all time. Yes we are witnessing history tonight. HERE is the list of all-time best javelin throws

Second last chance for Neeraj Chopra!

Three fouls in a row for Neeraj and he is absolutely livid. Absolutely fuming at himself. He has almost missed the gold now. Perhaps trying too hard to break the Olympic record but it is just not coming for the defending champion.

Arshad Nadeem gets 84.47 in his second last attempt. And we go for the final throws now

We are finishing it up quickly. Julian Weber throws 84.09 in his last and will now remain at the sixth spot. Julius Yego of Kenya finished fifth with the best of 87.72. In his final attempt, he gets 81.58.

Jakub Vadlejch will stay outside the podium. His final throw lands at 83.27. Anderson Peters stays at third and will get the bronze.

Neeraj Finishes With Silver!

Another no throw from Neeraj and he will not be able to defend his Olympic title courtesy of a superhuman effort from Arshad Nadeem.

ARSHAD NADEEM CROSSES 90 AGAIN!!!

91.79 is what the Pakistani gets in his final throw. A fitting end to the best ever javelin throw performance in Olympic history. Monster! He deserves that gold. Totally dominated the field. It is Arshad Nadeem's day.

Arshad Nadeem has stolen the show today. An incredible incredible display of total raw power. The man who was struggling to get a new javelin few years back is now the Olympic champion! Not just the Olympic champion but also the holder of the Olympic record. And not just the Olympic record holder but also the second best Olympic throw of all time came today from him. Astonishing performance.

Here are our winners in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics

• Arshad 92.27m

• Neeraj: 89.45m

• Anderson: 88.54m

You can see the disappointment on Neeraj's face. He has got a silver. It was his season's best. He has become one of India's four multiple medal winners at Olympics. And yet... there is that disappointment. He has not been able to defend his javelin throw gold. All because of a super human called Arshad Nadeem. But tells you the standards Neeraj sets for himself.

We saw some exceptional javelin throws in Paris tonight but one man stood out: Arshad Nadeem. Two throws which are now the two best throws in Olympic history are in the name of Arshad Nadeem. He has got the gold.

Neeraj Chopra, the gold medalist from Tokyo, gets silver and Anderson Peters leaves with bronze. A freak totally stood out among mere humans.

India now have five medals at the Paris Olympics. Chopra's silver and four bronze medals. A bit underwhelming but it is what it is.

So, that will be it from us tonight. Neeraj Chopra has clinched a silver, Arshad Nadeem has broken an Olympic record and won the gold. The men's javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics are done and dusted. Thank you for following us. Good bye!