WATCH: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem Breaks Olympic Record With Massive 92.97m Throw In Men’s Javelin Final
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem has etched his name in Olympic history by breaking the men’s javelin throw record with a phenomenal 92.97m throw during the final.
Achieving this extraordinary feat on his second attempt, Nadeem surpassed the previous Olympic record of 90.57m set by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen.
Despite a challenging start—where he aborted his first attempt due to a flawed run-up and did not register an initial throw—Nadeem demonstrated exceptional composure and precision to deliver a record-breaking performance that captivated the athletics world.
Watch Arshad Nadeem’s record-breaking throw that created history.
Nadeem, who claimed the silver medal at the 2023 World Championships and is a gold medallist from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has solidified his legacy with this Olympic achievement. His previous Olympic performance saw him finish fifth with a top attempt of 84.62m.
India’s Neeraj Chopra, Nadeem’s primary rival, led the qualification round with an impressive 89.34m throw and improved to a season-best 89.45m in the final. Chopra, however, could not match Nadeem’s historic mark.
Nadeem’s remarkable throw not only positions him as a strong contender for a medal but also makes him the first track and field athlete from Pakistan to potentially stand on the Olympic podium. If he secures a medal, it will be a groundbreaking achievement for Pakistani athletics.