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Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed the Diamond League Finals 2024 title by just 0.01 meters in a thrilling final showdown with Anderson Peters in Brussels on August 14 late night.

Despite a valiant effort, Neeraj finished second, throwing a best of 87.86 meters in his third attempt, just behind Peters' winning throw of 87.87 meters. Here's a detailed breakdown of all six of Neeraj’s throws and his position after each.

First Throw: 86.82m – Solid Start, Second Place

Neeraj Chopra opened his campaign with an impressive 86.82 meters. Despite being a strong start, Anderson Peters immediately took the lead with his stunning first throw of 87.87 meters. Neeraj, however, comfortably settled into the second position, showcasing his readiness for a tough battle ahead.

Position after throw: 2nd

Second Throw: 83.49m – Slip but Still in Contention

In his second attempt, Neeraj threw 83.49 meters, falling short of his first throw by a significant margin. Despite the drop, his position remained unchanged as Anderson Peters also failed to improve, keeping Neeraj in second place. This throw hinted at a minor slip in momentum, but Chopra was still a strong contender.

Position after throw: 2nd

Third Throw: 87.86m – Matching Peters’ Mark

Neeraj’s third throw was spectacular, matching Anderson Peters' second-best attempt at 87.86 meters. The intensity of the competition reached its peak as the gap between the two was down to a mere 0.01 meters, keeping Chopra in second place but very close to the top.

Position after throw: 2nd

Fourth Throw: 82.04m – Momentum Falters

As the contest progressed, Neeraj’s fourth attempt measured 82.04 meters, marking his lowest throw of the competition. This slight falter gave him no improvement in the standings, and he remained in the second spot, still trailing Peters, whose initial throw continued to dominate the leaderboard.

Position after throw: 2nd

Fifth Throw: 83.30m – No Major Improvement

Chopra managed an 83.30-meter throw on his fifth attempt, which, while better than his fourth throw, wasn’t enough to surpass Peters. With only one throw left, Neeraj was still in second place and facing mounting pressure to produce a match-winning attempt.

Position after throw: 2nd

Sixth Throw: 86.46m – Final Push Falls Short

In his final throw of the night, Neeraj Chopra delivered an 86.46-meter attempt, his second-best throw of the competition. However, it wasn’t enough to dethrone Anderson Peters, who retained his lead with 87.87 meters. Neeraj’s valiant effort left him just shy of victory.

Position after throw: 2nd

Brussels Diamond League Finals 2024 - Men's Javelin Throw Final Results

Glossary: SB - Season Best, PB - Personal Best