India has its first track-and-field gold ever, and its first in any sport since 2008. Neeraj Chopra won the javelin title with a personal-best throw of 87.58 meters, securing the title with a throw to spare. “It feels unbelievable,” he said.
Neeraj Chopra, of India, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo. A half-hour later, the tri-color was flying at the top of the mast at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium and Chopra was standing atop the medal podium, feeling on top of the world.
“It feels unbelievable,” he said. “This is our first Olympic medal for a very long time, and in athletics it is the first time we have gold, so it’s a proud moment for me and my country.” He set a new benchmark in Tokyo, holding off Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely , both of the Czech Republic.
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