Andreas Thorkildsen

Andreas Thorkildsen
Thorkildsen in 2008
Personal information
NationalityNorwegian
Born (1982-04-01) 1 April 1982 (age 42)
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
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens Javelin
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Javelin
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2009 Berlin Javelin
Silver medal – second place 2005 Helsinki Javelin
Silver medal – second place 2007 Osaka Javelin
Silver medal – second place 2011 Daegu Javelin
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Gothenburg Javelin
Gold medal – first place 2010 Barcelona Javelin
Representing Europe Europe
Continental Cup
Gold medal – first place 2010 Split Javelin

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.[1]

  1. ^ Andreas Thorkildsen. iaaf.org. Retrieved on 13 July 2017.