Neeraj Shares Olympics Experience
- 07-Aug-2021
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Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his history-making gold in the Olympics on Saturday, claiming to have been unsure of a top podium finish despite a remarkably confident performance.
Chopra had topped the qualification three days ago and did better than that in the finals as he produced a best throw of 87.58m to become only the second Indian to win individual gold in Olympics, also the first track-and-field medal for the country.
‘It feels unbelievable. It is the first time India has won a gold in athletics, so I feel very good. We have just one gold here in other sports,’ the 23-year-old said after winning the historic gold.
Asked if he was surprised to win gold which also featured German great Johannes Vetter, he said, ‘In the qualification round I threw very well so I knew I could do better in the final.’
‘(But) I didn't know it would be gold but I am very happy.’
Just like in the qualification round, Chopra began with a bang by sending the spear to a distance of 87.03m and then improved it to 87.58m, his best of the day which none in the field could match.
