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Neeraj Chopra Figures In List Of Diamond League Meeting Competitors

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who pulled out of the recent Commonwealth Games due to a minor injury, figured in the list of competitors for the Lausanne Diamond League Meeting on August 26. But he is yet to take a call on his participation in the prestigious competition. The 24-year-old had missed the Birmingham CWG due to a "minor" groin strain he suffered while winning a historic silver in the World Championships in Eugene, USA last month. He was advised one-month rest.

Eilish McColgan empties tank to claim bronze

Eilish McColgan emptied everything she had in the tank to win a remarkable fourth major medal in the space of 16 days in Munich. The Scottish star bagged bronze in the multi-sport European Championship 5000m final behind German Konstanze Klosterhalfen and Turk Yasemin Can. Ad McColgan, 31, has enjoyed a sparkling summer that saw her dramatically claim Commonwealth gold and silvers over 10,000m and 5000m in Birmingham.

Joe Fraser dedicates European title to British teammates

Joe Fraser dedicated his history-making European title to British Gymnastics' band of brothers on a magical night in Munich. The Birmingham star became the first British man to win a European all-around gold medal after claiming a remarkable hat-trick of titles at the Commonwealth Games. Ad Fraser, 23, ruptured his appendix and fractured his foot in the build-up to his home Games but extended his golden summer with a dazzling display last night.