Lyles, who won bronze in the 100m here, clocked 19.52sec for victory in what the American calls his "bread and butter" event.

Olympic champion Noah Lyles emulates Bolt with fourth world 200m title

He fouled twice in five throws and even finished behind Sachin Yadav - another Indian at the event and a fairly unknown name in comparison to Chopra. He finished in eighth place among 12 athletes with a best of 84.03-metre throw on his second attempt.

Neeraj Chopra says he failed at World Championships as he 'couldn't train because of his back'

The two former Olympic champions produced shallow performances in the world final in Tokyo, getting eliminated early, while India's Sachin Yadav was the best among the three.

Neeraj Chopra finishes above Pakistan's Nadeem but misses out on medal; Sachin Yadav was India's best thrower

Neeraj Chopra qualified for the final of the javelin throw as he moved a step closer to his title defense. Neeraj, a two-time Olympic medallist, will defend his crown at the World Athletics Championships at the same venue in Tokyo, Japan, where he won a gold medal in 2021.

World Athletics Championships: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra take field? Here's all you need to know about final

Needing to throw 84.5m to qualify for the final of the javelin throw even at the World Athletics Championships, Neeraj Chopra booked his place on the first attempt, having thrown 84.85m, way ahead of the qualification mark.

World Athletics Championships 2025: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final, set for title defense

Here’s all you need to know about squad, live streaming and more of the Indian team that is set to compete at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.

World Athletics Championships 2025: Indian squad, fixtures, live streaming details and more

DuPlantis won gold and, like other athletes, received his medal wearing a mask in an empty stadium. There will be no such restrictions when the world championships begin on Saturday, with fans expected to flock to Tokyo's National Stadium, which seats almost 70,000.

World Athletics Championship: Pole vaulter DuPlantis hopes for 'fun Tokyo' after 'apocalyptic' 2021 Olympics

This world championships, for which all female athletes will have undergone a mandatory gene test, will close a season that has featured 15 thrilling Diamond League meets and Michael Johnson's fledgling Grand Slam Track series.

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World Athletics Championships 2025: Neeraj Chopra to lead India's 19-member contingent

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Olympic champion Noah Lyles emulates Bolt with fourth world 200m title

Chopra says he failed at World Championships 'because of his back'

Javelin: Neeraj finishes above Nadeem but stays in 8th position in world final

World Athletics Championships: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra final?

World Athletics Championships 2025: Neeraj qualifies for javelin throw final

World Athletics Championships 2025: Indian squad, fixtures and live streaming

DuPlantis hopes for fun in Tokyo after 'apocalyptic' Olympics

World Athletics Championship: Olympic champ Noah Lyles leads US charge

World Athletics C'ships 2025: Neeraj Chopra to lead India's 19-member contingent