Neeraj Chopra

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Neeraj Chopra of India smiles on the podium, holding up his gold medal and a bouquet after winning the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

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Neeraj Chopra of India prepares to throw a javelin during the men's javelin event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, with Olympic rings visible in the background.

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Neeraj Chopra of India smiles on the podium, holding up his gold medal and a bouquet after winning the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Tokyo 2020

Neeraj Chopra after winning the gold medal in the men's javelin throw competition...

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Neeraj Chopra of India prepares to throw a javelin during the men's javelin event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, with Olympic rings visible in the background.

Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games

Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra's throw of 87.58 meters (287.34 feet) at the Tokyo 2020...

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