Watch: Neeraj Chopra disappointed after falling short of 90m mark

Neeraj Chopra, the Paris Olympics silver medallist, secured the second position in the Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw competition on Thursday, achieving a season-best performance of 89.49m. Until the fourth round, the 26-year-old Chopra was in fourth place. However, in his fifth attempt, he launched his spear to a distance of 85.58m. He saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra disappointed after falling short of 90m mark
Neeraj Chopra, the Paris Olympics silver medallist, secured the second position in the Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw competition on Thursday, achieving a season-best performance of 89.49m. Until the fourth round, the 26-year-old Chopra was in fourth place. However, in his fifth attempt, he launched his spear to a distance of 85.58m. He saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m.