Andreas Thorkildsen
Thorkildsen in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | 1 April 1982 |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Norway |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Kristiansand IF |
| Coached by | Åsmund Martinsen |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | NR 91.59 m (2006) |
Medal record | |
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.