Neeraj Chopra (born December 24, 1997) is an Indian track and field athlete.
He is a champion in the javelin throw. He is the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Chopra hails from Khandra village in Panipat, Haryana.
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Nationality | Indian |
Born | Khandra, Panipat, Haryana, India | December 24, 1997
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
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Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Javelin throw |
Club | Services |
Coached by | Uwe Hohn |
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