In a historic achievement, three Indians finished in the top 8 of the men's javelin throw final at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Kishore Jena finished 5th with a throw of 84.77m, while DP Manu finished 6th with a throw of 84.14m. This is the first time that three Indians have completed the top 8 of an event at the World Championships.
The Olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra made history again on Sunday by becoming the first Indian to win gold in the World Athletics Championships. He threw the javelin 88.17 meters in the final.
The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi, and Rajesh Ramesh finished 5th in the men's 4x400m relay race at the World Athletics Championships.
Parul Chaudhary broke the national record in the women's 3000m steeplechase final, finishing 12th with a time of 9 minutes and 15.32 seconds. The 24-year-old Haryanavi scripted history by becoming India's first world champion in athletics.
Neeraj Chopra's remarkable achievement took place in the early hours of August 28, 2023, as he competed against the best javelin throwers in the world. With exceptional skill and power, Neeraj Chopra sealed his victory with a stellar throw of 88.17 meters on his second attempt.