Neeraj Chopra Triumphs Again at Ostrava Golden Spike with Impressive Javelin Throw

Neeraj Chopra continues to shine in the world of athletics, winning the javelin throw at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event with an impressive throw of 85.29 meters. This victory not only adds to his accolades but also marks his 24th consecutive top-two finish. Competing against notable athletes like Douw Smit and Anderson Peters, Neeraj showcased his dominance in the sport. Despite a few challenges, he maintained his lead and secured the title, further solidifying his status as a top contender in javelin throw. Read on to discover more about his remarkable performance and the competition he faced.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 25, 2025, 01:53 IST

Neeraj Chopra's Stellar Performance in Ostrava

Ostrava, Czech Republic - On June 25, two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra secured his second title within five days by winning the javelin throw competition at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event.

The reigning world champion, Neeraj, distinguished himself as the only athlete to surpass the 85-meter mark, achieving a remarkable throw of 85.29 meters. This victory marks his 24th consecutive finish in the top two. His recent success follows a dominant performance at the Paris Diamond League, where he recorded an impressive throw of 88.16 meters last Friday.

South Africa's Douw Smit claimed the second position with a throw of 84.12 meters on his second attempt, while Grenada's Anderson Peters secured third place with a distance of 83.63 meters from his opening throw.

During the Ostrava Golden Spike event, Neeraj faced tough competition from Peters and Thomas Rohler, both of whom struggled initially. Peters showed uncertainty in his run-up, resulting in his 83.63-meter throw, while Rohler, the Rio Olympic champion, managed only 69.35 meters as he returned from injuries.

Neeraj had a foul throw on his first attempt but quickly recovered, achieving 83.45 meters on his second try. He then took the lead with a throw of 85.29 meters on his third attempt, also surpassing the 80-meter mark in his fourth attempt with a distance of 82.17 meters, though he seemed dissatisfied with that throw.

While Neeraj maintained his lead, Rohler improved slightly with a throw of 77.78 meters on his first attempt. In his fifth throw, Neeraj recorded 81.01 meters but did not surpass his earlier distance. He concluded the event with a foul throw but remained in first place, securing the title.