Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra recently praised former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, suggesting he could have been a solid javelin thrower. In a chat with JioStar during the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the Tokyo gold medallist and 2024 Paris Olympics silver winner said, “I have heard that Brett Lee was a javelin thrower. I think he could throw the javelin well, especially when he was in his peak years.”
Brett Lee’s Humble & Humourous Response
Brett Lee, known for his fiery pace and lethal yorkers, responded with grace and humility on X (formerly Twitter). “I did throw the javelin back in my schooling days, but nowhere near what Neeraj does & continues to do,” he wrote.
😂 I did throw the javelin back at my schooling days, but nowhere near what Neeraj does & continues to do.
Very tough on the elbow. I have however admired what this fine athlete can do and wish him well 🔥 🥇 https://t.co/fbbpKzd4bj— @BrettLee_58 (@BrettLee_58) June 30, 2025
The Aussie quick also revealed why he didn’t pursue javelin as a career. “Very tough on the elbow. I have, however, admired what this fine athlete can do and wish him well,” Lee added, acknowledging the sport’s physical demands.
Brett Lee on Trying Javelin with Bumrah
In a light-hearted turn, Brett Lee shared a fun wish. “I would like to try javelin with Jasprit Bumrah too, and hope he teaches me some bowling skills. While bowling and javelin are both throws, they are very different. I would like to learn from Bumrah,” he said. This shows Brett Lee’s love for cricket and field sports overall.
Meanwhile, Neeraj himself expressed interest in other throwing sports. When asked if he’s ever tried bowling in cricket, he replied that he’d love to try baseball pitching someday.
Brett Lee and Neeraj Chopra are two athletes who have been at the pinnacle of their respective sports. For fans to see them interact is inspiring and shows how they treat their counterparts with the utmost love and respect.
Neeraj Chopra, who is at the peak of his career right now, seems to be focused on maintaining his top form.
