Who holds the record for longest javelin throw, and where does Neeraj Chopra stand in the list?

Neeraj Chopra, Julian Weber, and Luiz Mauricio da Silva are the latest entrants to the elite 90m club in men’s javelin throw.

Czech Republic’s Jan Zelezny holds the World Record in men’s javelin throw, which he secured with a mammoth 98.48m throw in 1996. His record has remained untouched for almost 30 years, despite countless attempts.

German javelin thrower Julian Weber and India’s Neeraj Chopra were the latest additions to the 90m elite club, having breached the mark in the recently concluded Doha Diamond League 2025 on May 16. Brazil’s Luiz Mauricio da Silva joined the list shortly after with a stunning performance in Rio de Janeiro.

Julian recorded a throw of 91.06m and became the 26th athlete to clear the 90m mark. Meanwhile, Neeraj was the 25th player to do so with a 90.23m throw in Doha. The German athlete is ranked 17th overall in the longest javelin throw list, while two-time Olympic champion Neeraj is placed 25th on the list. Luiz Mauricio da Silva, with 90.07m, is the most recent addition.

Also Read: List of athletes to cross 90m mark in men’s javelin throw

Here is the complete list of longest throws in men’s javelin throw:

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