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Did Neeraj Chopra win a gold medal on his Olympic debut?

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Yes, Neeraj Chopra won a gold medal on his Olympic debut. He won the men's javelin throw event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Chopra threw a distance of 87.58 meters, which was more than two meters longer than the silver medalist. He is the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.
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