Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday roped in three-time Olympics champion and world record holder Jan Zelezny as his coach, setting the ball rolling for the upcoming season in which he will defend his Worlds title.
Zelezny, 58, is widely considered the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era. The Czech won three Olympics gold medals (1992, 1996, 2000) and as many world titles (1993, 1995, 2001) in his illustrious career.
Zelezny holds the world record of 98.48 metres throw in the event. Chopra till recently worked with German biomechanics expert Klaus Bartonietz, who also doubled up as his coach.
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