Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Highlights: Follow live updates from World Athletics Championships 2022

Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Highlights at World Athletics Championships 2022: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expects to breach the coveted 90m mark this year but doesn’t want to think about “distance” going into the World Athletics Championships. Chopra had set a new national record of 89.94m, just 6cm shy of the 90m mark, the gold standard in the world of javelin throw, at the Diamond League in Stockholm last month en route to a silver medal.

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Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Highlights: Follow all the live action of the men`s javelin throw from the qualifying round at the world championships in Eugene, Oregon.

08:30 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Is Bolt`s record of 19.19 seconds under threat?

Lyles, the 200m winner (19.31), was looking at the clock as he reached the finish line. He ripped off his jersey and roared in celebration. Could he have run faster? Is Bolt`s record of 19.19 seconds under threat? We may know by next year`s Worlds.

Celebration level: 📈📈📈@LylesNoah 🇺🇸 is the world 200m champion again (‼️) in 19.31!#WorldAthleticsChampspic.twitter.com/MWS1Wsx5KD

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) July 22, 202208:27 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Noah Lyles wins men`s 200m sprint!

Noah Lyles defends his world crown with 19.31 seconds in the 200m to lead a USA sweep. Lyles is third fastest ever  Kenneth Bednarek is second (19.77) and Erriyon Knighton just 18 takes bronze (19.80).

NOAAAH FOR THE REPEAT ‼️@LylesNoah 🇺🇸 runs a world-leading 19.31 to defend his world 200m title!USA goes 1-2-3 with @KennyBednarek 🇺🇸 in second and @ErriyonK 🇺🇸 in third!#WorldAthleticsChampspic.twitter.com/Vx9UOT4jau

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) July 22, 202208:17 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Trivia on Shericka Jackson!

Shericka Jackson, 200m champ, never finished on the podium in school. She never considered herself a sprinter and dislikes the drills. She was successful in the 400 and ran it because her coach was sentimental about it. 

SHERICKAAAAAAAAA ‼️🥇@sherickajacko 🇯🇲 runs 21.45 to break the championship record and strikes 200m gold!HER FIRST INDIVIDUAL WORLD TITLE!#WorldAthleticsChampspic.twitter.com/pjycx0qGbc

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) July 22, 202208:12 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Shericka Jackson wins gold in women`s 200m!

Jamaica`s Shericka Jackson goes second on the all time list in the women`s 200 metres with 21.45 seconds in the women`s 200 metres to win gold. Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce takes silver. Britain`s defending champ Dina Asher Smith is third.

08:10 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Rohit Yadav qualifies!

Rohit Yadav qualifies for the final in 11th place.

08:03 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Eldhose Paul qualifies for triple jump final!

India`s Eldhose Paul (16.68m) qualifies for men`s Triple Jump final. He makes it to the final as the 12th competitor.

08:01 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Women`s 100m!

Can the Jamaican women pull off a clean sweep in the women`s 200 metres like they did in the 100 metres? Jamaica`s Shericka Jackson is favourite but don`t write off Thompson-Herah and Fraser Pryce.

07:59 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: 200m showdown

The 200m showdown between the rising star Erriyon Knighton, who has drawn comparisons with Bolt and defending world champ Noah Lyles is around the corner.

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Political opponents BJP, NCP come together to fight MCA pollsMore from Sports >>07:56 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Pakistan`s Arshad Nadeem comes up with 81.71m throw!

Rohit Yadav the second Indian in the fray throws 80.42 metres in Group B. Pakistan`s Arshad Nadeem comes up with 81.71. 83.50 is automatic qualification or best 12 go through.

07:53 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Julian Webber qualifies too!

Germany`s Julian Webber too seems in good form with 87.28 metres in Group B of qualifying in the men`s javelin. Peters and Weber advance to final.

07:52 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Anderson Peters goes big!

Defending world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada goes big in qualifying with 89.91 metres. A back injury has hampered Peters but he presents a real challenge to Chopra with ability to throw big till Round 6

07:26 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Yadav in action!

Rohit Yadav of India throws 80.42 in his first attempt. 

07:21 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Chopra on the rise!

At around 5.30 am IST, Chopra launched his bid to become the first male javelin thrower since Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen in 2009 to be the title holder in both the Olympics and the World Championships at the same time. Before Thorkildsen, the legendary Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic was the owner of the two prestigious gold medals simultaneously.

06:54 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Report

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra did what he does best – dominating a field of javelin throwers. Chopra was the first athlete in Group A to have a go at qualifying and the automatic qualifying mark of 83.50 metres was unlikely to trouble him. He produced 88.39 metres to wrap up his day early and lay down the marker for the final on Sunday morning. At around 5.30 am IST, Chopra launched his bid to become the first male javelin thrower since Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen in 2009 to be the title holder in both the Olympics and the World Championships at the same time. Before Thorkildsen, the legendary Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic was the owner of the two prestigious gold medals simultaneously. Read More

06:10 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Neeraj Chopra`s first throw does it for him

As the commentator predicted, "he wants one & done" #NeerajChopra does it pretty quickly & with ease before admin`s laptop could wake up 🤣With 88.39m, Olympic Champion from 🇮🇳 #India enters his first #WorldAthleticsChamps final in some style 🫡 at #Oregon2022pic.twitter.com/y4Ez0Mllw6

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) July 22, 202205:46 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: Chopra delivers with 88.39 metres in qualifying!

Neeraj Chopra`s biggest strength has been his consistently in technique, his coach Dr Klaus Bartonietz had said before the worlds. He delivers with 88.39 metres in qualifying.

05:39 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships: One and done for Neeraj!

Neeraj Chopra`s first throw does it for him. It is 88.39 metres and he automatically qualifies for the final. Made it seemed very easy. He lays down the marker for the final. 

☝️ throw is enough!Olympic champion @Neeraj_chopra1 🇮🇳 throws an automatic qualifier of 88.39m and heads onto the javelin final.Live results 📊 https://t.co/KiF81ROvIy#WorldAthleticsChampspic.twitter.com/m6Oamal2nD

— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) July 22, 202205:36 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships Neeraj Chopra Live

The legs play a key role in transferring energy to the javelin on the runway. The throwers would have focussed on ankle strength, hip mobility and flexibility of the throwing shoulder in the weeks heading up to the Worlds

05:31 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships Live: Neeraj Chopra has 3rd best throw in the world this year!

Chopra has 3rd best throw in the world this year and has broken the natl record twice. His personal best of 89.94m puts him in the 90m range. He may not go all out in qualification though.

05:30 (IST)22 Jul 2022World Athletics Championships Live: Preview!

Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Highlights at World Athletics Championships 2022: How faster arm speed is helping Neeraj Chopra throw further

For no fault of his, the javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been forced to behave like a student in a race against time. He’s had to rush through a year’s syllabus in about six months. The extended felicitation post his Olympic gold robbed him of precious time to prepare for the World Championships. Losing weight, regaining athletic fitness, building strength, regaining flexibility, starting throwing drills, and polishing technique must be done step-by-step.

A rushed job is not advisable in an injury-prone sport. Yet Chopra has been able to pass with flying colours. A gold, a silver, a second-place finish in the Diamond League and breaking the national record twice shines on his report card since returning to competition at the Paavo Nurmi Games in June. Two 89-metre plus throws this season and the third best throw of the year make him a favourite at the World Championships in Eugene.

Being short on time has also taught Chopra to prepare smartly. The 24-year-old says he isn’t as strong as he was at the Tokyo Olympics. Improved arm speed and focus on technique has helped him reach within touching distance of 90 metres. (READ MORE)