Mumbai, June 29: Reigning world champion and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra reclaimed his number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings from Anderson Peters of Grenada following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage. World Athletics issued the updated rankings earlier this week, and here is a look at the top five-ranked javelin throwers. Neeraj Chopra Dethrones Anderson Peters To Become World No 1 in Men’s Javelin Throw Rankings, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem at Fourth Spot. 1. Neeraj Chopra [caption id="attachment_6942308" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Neeraj Chopra (Photo: X/@Neeraj_chopra1)[/caption] The Paris Diamond League winner Neeraj reclaimed the top spot after his points soared to 1,445 compared to Peters' tally of 1,431. 2. Anderson Peters [caption id="attachment_6807339" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Anderson Peters in action (photo credit: X@TrackGazette)[/caption] After Neeraj soared to new heights, Grenada’s Anderson Peters slipped to the second spot with a points tally of 1,431. 3. Julian Weber [caption id="attachment_6961024" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Julian Weber (Photo Credit: X/@Diamond_League)[/caption] Germany's Julian Weber, who has the best throw of 2025 so far, a 91.06 effort at the Doha Diamond League, is third in the rankings with 1407 points. Neeraj Chopra’s Heartwarming Gesture Goes Viral, Javelin Star Sponsors a Fan’s ‘Full VVIP Experience’ and Accommodation for NC Classic in Bengaluru (See Post). 4. Arshad Nadeem [caption id="attachment_6822064" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Arshad Nadeem in action durin Paris Olympics (Photo Credit: X@iocmedia)[/caption] The reigning Olympic champion, Arshad Nadeem, who defeated Neeraj Chopra in the Paris 2024 Olympics, sits at number four with 1,370 points to his name. 5. Jakub Vadlejch [caption id="attachment_6961020" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Jakub Vadlejch (Photo Credit: X/@Diamond_League)[/caption] Czechia's Jakub Vadlejch, the Tokyo 2020 silver medallist, is in fifth spot, completing a very impressive-looking top five with 1346 points.