Summary
This performance earned him the silver medal in the javelin competition at the Commonwealth Games.
Yash Vir finished third, receiving the bronze medal.
Key Points
3 points1
Neeraj Chopra's best throw was 85.8 meters, achieved on his second attempt.
2
He won the silver medal, placing second in the event.
3
Yash Vir earned the bronze medal, placing third.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsseason-best
the best performance achieved during the current season
attempt
a single try or effort
javelin
a long, thin spear used in a track and field throwing event
silver medal
the award given for finishing in second place
bronze medal
the award given for finishing in third place
meters
a unit of length measurement, roughly equal to one yard
Commonwealth Games
an international sports competition involving countries that were part of the former British Empire
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