Andreas Thorkildsen

Andreas Thorkildsen (born 1 April 1982) is a retired Norwegian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He was the Olympic Champion in 2004 and 2008, European Champion in 2006 and 2010, and World Champion in 2009. He is the first male javelin thrower in history to simultaneously be European, World and Olympic Champion. He was also a three-time silver medalist at the World Championships, placing second in 2005, 2007 and 2011. His personal best of 91.59 m, set in 2006, is the Norwegian record.

Andreas Thorkildsen
Thorkildsen in 2008
Personal information
NationalityNorwegian
Born (1982-04-01) 1 April 1982
Kristiansand, Norway
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Sport
Country Norway
SportTrack and field
EventJavelin throw
ClubKristiansand IF
Coached byÅsmund Martinsen
Achievements and titles
Personal bestsNR 91.59 m (2006)
Medal record
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
2004 Athens Javelin
2008 Beijing Javelin
World Championships
2009 BerlinJavelin
2005 HelsinkiJavelin
2007 OsakaJavelin
2011 DaeguJavelin
European Championships
2006 GothenburgJavelin
2010 BarcelonaJavelin
Representing Europe
Continental Cup
2010 SplitJavelin
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