Tokyo Olympics: Athletics Day 15 LIVE, Aug 07 — Neeraj Chopra wins gold and India's first-ever medal in athletics —Updates, results, blog, scores
100 YEARS
Neeraj Chopra also ends India's 100 year wait for a medal in athletics.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
87.58m
The magical number that Neeraj hit in his second attempt, which brought the gold medal for the country.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
NEERAJ CHOPRA FROM INDIA IS AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION.
India wins its first-ever medal in athletics and it is a gold.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
GOLD MEDAL FOR INDIA AND NEERAJ CHOPRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
Just three more athletes remaining who can threaten Neeraj Chopra's gold now.
Julian Webber is one of them and he's ready with his final attempt.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
Invalid throw once again.
Neeraj intentionally steps out of the line as his attempt once again didn't cross the 80m mark.
But he's still first with just one attempt remaining for all the athletes.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
UPDATE
Jakub Vadlejch with an 86.67m in his fourth attempt has put himself in the second position.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
Two more attempts remaining for all eight athletes. The current standings are:
1. Neeraj Chopra
2. Vitezslav Vesely
3. Julian Webber