Neeraj Chopra

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Born: 24 December 1997 (age 26) Khandra, Haryana, India

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Education: DAV College, Chandigarh

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Service: Indian Army (Subedar)

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Sports: Javelin throw

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Highest world ranking: 1 (achieved on 11 May 2023)

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On 4 August 2021, Chopra made his debut at the Olympics

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He is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin throw

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Personal bests: 89.94m (2022)

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Neeraj Chopra

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Born: 24 December 1997 (age 26) Khandra, Haryana, India

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Education: DAV College, Chandigarh

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Service: Indian Army (Subedar)

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Sports: Javelin throw

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Highest world ranking: 1 (achieved on 11 May 2023)

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On 4 August 2021, Chopra made his debut at the Olympics

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He is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin throw

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Personal bests: 89.94m (2022)

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