Arshad Nadeem's Historic Victory at the 2024 Olympics
In the Final, of the javelin throw at the 2024 Olympics,
Arshad Nadeem made history for Pakistan by winning the gold medal with an
astounding throw of 92.97 meters, ending a 32-year drought for Olympic gold. He
also broke the 118-year-old record.
Arshad’s journey to the top was nothing short of remarkable.
During the qualifiers on August 6th, he secured his place in the finals with a
throw of 86.59 meters, finishing 4th. Neeraj Chopra from India led the
qualifiers with a throw of 89.34 meters, Peter Anderson with 88.63 meters, and
Julian Weber in third place.
Qualifying Results:
Neeraj Chopra
- Attempts: Result
- 1: 89.34m
- 2: ---
- 3: ---
Peter Anderson
- Attempts: Result
- 1: 88.63m
- 2: ---
- 3: ---
Arshad Nadeem
- Attempts: Result
- 1: 86.59m
- 2: ---
- 3: ---
In the final, Arshad's second attempt was a game-changer,
with a colossal throw of 92.97 meters, propelling him to the top of the
leaderboard. His consistency continued, with his last throw also crossing the
90-meter mark at 91.79 meters, securing his gold medal victory.
Performance in the Javelin Final:
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| Arshad Nadeem's winning moment |
Gold Medalist: Arshad Nadeem
- Attempts: Result
- 1: x
- 2: 92.97m
- 3: 88.72m
- 4: 79.40m
- 5: 84.87m
- 6: 91.79m
Silver Medalist: Neeraj Chopra
- Attempts: Result
- 1: x
- 2: 89.45m
- 3: x
- 4: x
- 5: x
- 6: x
Bronze Medalist: Peter Anderson
- Attempts: Result
- 1: 84.70m
- 2: 87.87m
- 3: x
- 4: 88.54m
- 5: 87.38m
- 6: 81.83m
Arshad Nadeem’s victory earned him a place in history and brought immense pride to Pakistan, marking a significant achievement on the global stage.
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