Pakistan's javelin thrower breaks Olympic record for rare gold medal

ISLAMABAD - Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan clinched his country's first gold medal in four decades by setting a new record with his stunning throw in Thursday's men's javelin final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Nadeem raised his arms in celebration after breaking the Olympic record on his second throw with 92.97 meters.

The 27-year-old Pakistani javelin thrower beat defending champion Neeraj Chopra of India, who t