Neeraj Chopra Lausanne Diamond League LIVE: Streaming details revealed as India's javelin ace aims for dominant show
- On Friday, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League, with Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage securing the win with an 88.14m throw.
- Pathirage has now finished ahead of Chopra in all three meetings this season, including victories at the Doha Diamond League in June and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow where Chopra claimed silver.
- Anderson Peters completed the podium with a season-best 86.69m, while former Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott placed fourth with 83.71m at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Switzerland.
- Chopra briefly led after a second-round 88.05m throw, but Pathirage reclaimed the lead by 9cm in the third round, and Chopra's final attempt fell short at just over 82 metres.
- The Lausanne result impacts qualification standings for the Diamond League Final early next month and the Ultimate Athletics Championships in Budapest in mid-September, as both athletes pursue podium finishes.
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Neeraj Chopra’s Season-Best 88.05m Falls Just 9cm Short Of Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage At Lausanne Diamond League - Watch
Neeraj Chopra finished second in Lausanne with 88.05m, just nine centimetres behind winner Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage. Anderson Peters took third with 86.69m
Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in Lausanne Diamond League with Season-best 88.05m
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best throw of 88.05m, missing out on the top spot by just nine centimetres. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage continued his impressive 2026 campaign, winning the event with an 88.14m effort. Sports News | Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in Lausanne Diamond League with Season-best 88.05m.
Neeraj Chopra produced a season-best throw of 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League to finish second, just 9cm behind Rumesh Pathirage.
Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes second by 9cm as Sri Lanka’s Pathirage seals third straight win
More sports News: In a thrilling clash at the Lausanne Diamond League, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage bested Neeraj Chopra by just 9 centimeters, marking his third consecutive victory over the Indian thrower this season. With both athletes showcasing remarkable performances, the competition highlighted their growing rivalry in men's javelin throw as Chopra aims for qualification in the Diamond League Final.
Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League with season-best 88.05m - The Tribune
Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best throw of 88.05m, missing out on the top spot by just nine centimetres. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage continued his impressive 2026 campaign, winning the event with an 88.14m effort.
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