Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem turned heads in the men's javelin final at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 8. Pakistan's javelin star Arshad Nadeem shattered Olympics record by obliterating the field with a personal best throw of 92.97m. With this he ended up winning gold medal for Pakistan. He became the first Pakistani individual athlete who clinched a gold medal in a multinational event.
Arshad Nadeem's Historic Throw
Nadeem's incredible feat shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m held by Andreas Thorkildsen since the 2008 Beijing Games. The World Championships silver medalist's jaw-dropping performance left spectators and competitors in awe. After a foul on his first attempt, similar to reigning champion Neeraj Chopra, Nadeem unleashed an extraordinary throw with his unconventional run-up, securing Pakistan's first-ever track and field gold medal.
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The stadium erupted in disbelief as the scoreboard displayed an astonishing 92.97 metres, a new Olympic record set by Arshad Nadeem. The Pakistani athlete was visibly stunned, taking a moment to process the magnitude of his achievement. This was Nadeem's second occasion surpassing the 90-meter mark, having previously achieved this feat with a throw of 90.18 meters at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
India's Neeraj Chopra followed closely behind, launching his javelin to a distance of 89.45 meters on his second attempt. Later, Neeraj ended up clinching the silver medal for India.
Arshad Nadeem's Dominance in Javelin
The World Championships silver medalist, Arshad Nadeem, has established himself as a dominant force in the world of javelin. His Olympic record-breaking performance solidifies his status as one of the sport's top athletes.
Nadeem's primary competitor, Neeraj Chopra of India, showcased his talent by topping the qualification round with a remarkable throw of 89.34 meters. Chopra further improved his performance in the final, achieving a season-best of 89.45 meters.
Arshad Nadeem's Rise to Olympic Glory
Arshad Nadeem, who claimed gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, entered the Paris Olympics as Pakistan's leading medal hope in track and field. He had previously secured a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games and finished fifth at the Tokyo Olympics with a best throw of 84.62 meters.
With his record-breaking performance in Paris, Nadeem has virtually guaranteed a podium finish for Pakistan, potentially becoming the country's first-ever Olympic medalist in track and field.
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