Summary:
- Arshad Nadeem wins gold and sets a new Olympic javelin record with a 92.97-meter throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Nadeem credits his success to being “in the rhythm” and having a strong sense of confidence.
- This victory marks Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold and ends a 40-year medal drought in any discipline.
Arshad Nadeem has made history by winning gold and setting a new Olympic record with a 92.97-meter javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Nadeem, who described the day as “his day,” revealed he felt “in the rhythm” and confident throughout the event.
The 27-year-old athlete’s throw not only clinched the gold but also broke the previous Olympic record held by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen. This achievement makes Nadeem the first individual athlete from Pakistan to win an Olympic gold medal.
His victory also ends a 40-year wait for a gold medal in any Olympic discipline for Pakistan, with the last gold won in hockey in 1984. Following this historic win, Pakistan rejoices in a remarkable return to Olympic success after a 32-year medal drought.
