Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Forbes 30 Under 30 is an annual list published by Forbes since 2011 that recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 30 across multiple industries.
Nadeem, 28, made headlines around the world when he threw the javelin over the 90-meter mark in August 2024 during the Paris Olympics. The record-shattering throw handed Pakistan its first Olympic medal since 1992. It was also the first-ever gold medal Pakistan had bagged in a track and field competition.
'Arshad Nadeem's impressive javelin throws won Pakistan its first-ever Olympic gold for an individual sport in Paris 2024,' Forbes said in the report.
'Nadeem's stunning show at the Paris Olympics though, set a new Olympic record for his 92.97m javelin throw.'
The magazine noted that Nadeem also won gold at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkiye and the Commonwealth Games in 2022, and secured a silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
In May, Nadeem claimed gold with an 86.4-meter throw in the men's javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
He is the first Pakistani in over 50 years to win a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships. Pakistan's Allah Daad had last topped the podium in javelin throw and Muhammad Younis won the 800-meter event in 1973.
He hails from the small town of Mian Channu and has since become a national hero, inspiring millions with his rise from modest beginnings to the top of the Olympic podium.
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