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What was the defining milestone of Neeraj Chopra's performance in the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

1. He broke the Olympic record on his final attempt.
2. He became the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal.
3. He defeated the defending champion by a margin of over 5 metres.
4. He was the only athlete in the final to throw beyond 80 metres.

Correct answer: He became the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal.

Solution

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This made him the first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

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