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Weber Claims Zurich Diamond League With 91m-Plus PB as Chopra Seals Second With Final-Throw 85.01

The result underscores Weber's seasonal edge heading into next month's World Championships in Tokyo.

Overview

  • Julian Weber won the Diamond League Final in Zurich with two 90m-plus throws, including a world-leading personal best beyond 91.5m after opening at 91.37m.
  • Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up with 85.01m on his sixth attempt after an uneven series that featured only three legal throws.
  • Chopra's last-round effort pushed him past Keshorn Walcott, who took third at 84.95m, with Anderson Peters fourth at 82.06m.
  • The outcome extends Chopra's streak of consecutive top-two finishes to 26 international events despite struggles with rhythm and run-up.
  • Weber now leads Chopra 3–1 in their 2025 head-to-head meetings, sharpening the rivalry before the World Championships where Chopra is the defending champion.