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Is Neeraj Chopra the youngest-ever Indian Olympic gold medalist in an individual event?

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The answer is yes. Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin throw event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in an individual track and field event at the Olympics. He was 23 years and 179 days old when he won the gold medal, making him the youngest-ever Indian Olympic gold medalist in an individual event.
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