Tokyo Olympics: Athletics Day 15 LIVE, Aug 07 — Neeraj Chopra wins gold and India's first-ever medal in athletics —Updates, results, blog, scores
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
INVALID THROW
Neeraj Chopra intentionally steps out of the line as he didn't want that attempt to be counted on his name.
The Javelin went high but it was once again below the 80m mark.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
Julian Webber who is currently third is ready with his fourth attempt.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
We're now remaining with eight athletes.
There will be three more attempts and the order will be reversed. Neeraj Chopra will be the second last to take an attempt.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
JOHANNES VETTER IS OUT OF THE FINALS
Yes, you read that right.
It is a major upset as Vetter who was touted to win the gold does not make it into the top eight and his journey in the finals is over.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
INVALID THROW
Vetter steps out of the mark, intentionally, as he hadn't improved on his first attempt of 82.52m.
He's currently eighth.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
World No.1 Johannes Vetter is ready for his third attempt.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
38-year-old, Vitezslav Vesely from the Czech Republic throws a massive 85.44m and he's now second in the standings.
Neeraj Chopra is still in the lead.
Men's Javelin Throw - Final
76.79m
Neeraj Chopra doesn't cross the 80m mark this time but his first two attempts have ensured that he'll be in the final eight.
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