Neeraj Chopra finishes second at Diamond League Final in Zurich
Why in the news
India’s Neeraj Chopra finished second in the men’s javelin at the Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland, held on 28 August 2025. Julian Weber of Germany took the title.
Key facts
- Winner: Julian Weber (Germany), 91.51 m, a personal best and world lead.
- Runner-up: Neeraj Chopra (India), 85.01 m.
- Third: Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago), 84.95 m.
- The result was Chopra’s 26th consecutive top-two finish in the overall competition standings.
| Position | Athlete | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Weber (GER) | 91.51 m |
| 2 | Neeraj Chopra (IND) | 85.01 m |
| 3 | Keshorn Walcott (TTO) | 84.95 m |
About the head-to-head
Weber leads Chopra 3-1 in 2025, while Chopra holds a 15-5 lead in meetings since 2016. Chopra, the defending champion, now turns to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, scheduled for 13 to 21 September 2025.
Exam angle
- Remember Chopra’s 85.01 m silver and Weber’s winning mark.
- The final was held in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Next event: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo.