Anderson Peters: All you need to know about Neeraj Chopra's opponent in the men's javelin final at Paris Olympics 2024

India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra is all set for the javelin throw final of the Paris Olympics 2024, where he’ll be up against Anderson Peters.

Peters was the second-best thrower across both groups during the qualification round of the Paris Olympics 2024. The Grenada athlete threw a season-best distance of 88.63m behind Neeraj Chopra’s season-best of 89.34m.

Anderson Peters, born on October 21, 1997, achieved the World No. 1 ranking for the first time in July 2022 and held it for 44 weeks. Although he failed to win a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he is one of the top medal contenders this time in Paris, given his performances over the last few years.

Anderson Peters's Medals and Achievements

World Championships

Doha 2019 - Gold
Eugene 2022 - Gold

Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 - Silver
Gold Coast 2018 - Bronze

Pan American Games

Lima 2019 - Gold

World U20 Championships

Bydgoszcz 2016 - Bronze

CARIFTA Games (U17)

Hamilton 2012 - Gold
Nassau 2013 - Gold
Nassau 2013 - Bronze (Shot put)

CARIFTA Games (U18)

Fort-de-France 2014 - Gold

Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships

Mexico 2014 - Gold

CARIFTA Games (U20)

Basseterre 2015 - Gold
St. George's 2016 - Gold

OECS Track and Field Championships

Tortola 2016 - Silver
St. George's 2017 - Gold

Anderson Peters's World Ranking

Anderson Peters is currently the World No. 6 javelin thrower.

Anderson Peters vs Neeraj Chopra: Head to Head

Anderson Peters and Neeraj Chopra competed against each other 18 times, with Chopra leading with 14 victories to Anderson’s four. Their most recent encounter before the qualification round was at the Paavo Nurmi Games in June 2024, where Neeraj Chopra secured the gold medal with an 85.97m throw, whereas Peters threw 82.58m to finish fourth.

Anderson Peters's Recent Records

Paris Olympics 2024 Qualification, August 2024 - 88.63m (2nd)
Paris Diamond League Final, July 2024 - 85.19m (2nd)
Motonet GP Kuortane Final, June 2024 - 82.90m (2nd)
Paavo Nurmi Games Final, June 2024 - 82.58m (4th)
63rd Ostrava Golden Spike Final, May 2024 - 78.60m (3rd)

Anderson Peters's Personal Best and Season Best

Personal Best - 93.07m (Doha Diamond League, May 2022)

Season Best - 88.63m (Paris Olympics 2024 Qualification, August 2024)

Anderson Peters vs Neeraj Chopra Match Details

Anderson Peters and Neeraj Chopra will feature at the men's javelin throw final event on August 8 at Stade de France which starts at 11:55 PM IST.