Athletics, Lausanne Diamond League live updates: Neeraj Chopra in action in javelin throw event

Men’s Javelin Throw: Vadlejch follows Chopra and it is a no mark from the Czech athlete. Anderson Peters takes the lead with a solid 86.36m throw. Germany’s Julian Weber throws 85.07m and is second behind Peters.

Men’s Javelin Throw: An 82.10m first throw from Chopra. Nowhere near his best but good to get on the board nonetheless.

Men’s Javelin Throw: We do not have a dedicated stream for the javelin throw which means we’ll have to rely on the Diamond League website for updates. Chopra will be the first to throw tonight.

Men’s Javelin Throw: A quick refresher on the javelin throw event at a Diamond League meet takes place. Each of the 10 athletes will get a minimum of three throws. After the third round, the top eight will get an additional two throws. At the end of the five throws, the top three will get an extra throw.

Men’s Javelin Throw: The Lausanne meet is the third of four Diamond League meets to feature the men’s javelin throw event. Chopra is currently fourth in the standings behind 2023 Diamond League final winner Jakub Vadlejch, Anderson Peters and Julian Weber.

Chopra has only competed in Doha where he finished second to win seven points. Only the top six in the standings at the end...

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