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Chopra Falls Short: Pathirage Dominates Lausanne
22 Aug
Summary
- Rumesh Pathirage defeated Neeraj Chopra for the third time in 2026.
- Pathirage won with a throw of 88.14m, Chopra secured second at 88.05m.
- Anderson Peters finished third with a 86.69m throw in the event.
In a closely contested Lausanne Diamond League event held recently, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished in second place behind Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage. Pathirage achieved a winning distance of 88.14 meters with his third attempt, securing his victory over Chopra, who recorded a best throw of 88.05 meters. This result represents the third instance in the 2026 season where Pathirage has emerged victorious against Chopra.
Chopra had briefly taken the lead after his second throw, registering 88.05 meters and eliciting a characteristic roar. However, Pathirage quickly responded with his superior effort, reclaiming the top position. Anderson Peters of Grenada secured the third spot on the podium with his best throw of 86.69 meters. Pathirage's earlier victories over Chopra this year include a throw of 88.68 meters in June and a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, where Chopra won silver.
