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Neeraj Chopra Seals Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 Javelin Title With 85.29m Throw

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra continued his impressive run of form by clinching the javelin throw title at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 with a best effort of 85.29m, recorded in the third round. The victory marked his second title in less than a week, following his win at the Paris Diamond League. Despite opening with a foul, Neeraj bounced back strongly to secure his third win of the season, finishing ahead of South Africa’s Douw Smit, who managed 84.12m, and Grenada’s Anderson Peters, who threw 83.63m. Earlier this season, Neeraj had delivered a massive 90.23m throw in Doha, underlining his consistency at the top level.

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Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet: Neeraj Chopra | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Neeraj Chopra, of India, makes an attempt in the men javelin throw during the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet: Thomas Roehler, of Germany | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Thomas Roehler, of Germany, makes an attempt in the men javelin throw during the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet: Neeraj Chopra | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Neeraj Chopra, of India, makes an attempt in the men javelin throw during the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet: Adriana Vilagos, of Serbia | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Adriana Vilagos, of Serbia, makes an attempt in the women javelin throw during the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet: Haruka Kitaguchi, of Japan | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Haruka Kitaguchi, of Japan, makes an attempt in the women javelin throw during the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet: Adriana Vilagos | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Adriana Vilagos, of Serbia, makes an attempt in the women javelin throw during the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet: Haruka Kitaguchi | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek

Haruka Kitaguchi, of Japan, makes an attempt in the women javelin throw during the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

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