PARIS, 9th August, 2024 (WAM) — Arshad Nadeem, a javelin thrower, made history today by securing Pakistan’s first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending the country’s 32-year Olympic medal drought.
Nadeem achieved a remarkable throw of 92.97 metres in his second attempt during the men’s javelin throw final, setting a new Olympic record. The previous record was set by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway at the 2