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Is Neeraj Chopra the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold in javelin throw?

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Yes, Neeraj Chopra is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold in javelin throw. He threw the javelin 87.58 metres to win the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Chopra is the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold in track and field since 1908.
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