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Andreas Thorkildsen

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Andreas Thorkildsen

Birth dateApr 1, 1982
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Andreas Thorkildsen is a Norway thrower, born on April 1, 1982. He competes primarily in the JT.

His personal bests include 91.59 in the JT. He has earned 43 gold and 10 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Norway.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
91.59
#12 all-time
2014 season best
80.79
Jul 5, 2014 · Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
2014 season best
Last competition
Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
Jul 11, 2014 · NM
Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 3 silver
Record
National record · Javelin Throw 91.59
National record
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Javelin Throw 91.59 (#12 all-time), 2014 season best 80.79 (Jul 5, 2014, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)) · Last competition: Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline, Jul 11, 2014, NM · Olympic Games: 2 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 3 silver · National record (Javelin Throw) · 44 years old

PB

Personal bests

91.59
#12 all-time
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Medals

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Olympic Games2--2
World Championships13-4
Total33-6

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
JT
80.79-Jul 5, 2014
↓
Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events
2013
JT
84.64-Jun 8, 2013
↓
Florø (NOR)
2012
JT
84.72-May 25, 2012
↓
Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2011
JT
90.61-Aug 14, 2011
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Byrkjelo (NOR)
2010
JT
90.37-May 29, 2010
↓
Florø (NOR)
2009
JT
91.28-Aug 28, 2009
↓
Weltklasse Zürich
2008
JT
90.57-Aug 23, 2008
↓
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007
JT
89.51-Sep 7, 2007
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Weltklasse Zürich
2006
JT
91.59-Jun 2, 2006
↓
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
2005
JT
89.60-Sep 10, 2005
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Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final, Stade Louis II, Monaco
2004
JT
86.50-Aug 28, 2004
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The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
JT
85.72-Jun 14, 2003
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Ventspils (LAT)
2002
JT
83.43-Jun 16, 2002
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Karlstad (SWE)
2001
JT
83.87-Jun 7, 2001
↓
Bergen (NOR)
2000
JT
77.48-Sep 30, 2000
↓
Düdingen (SUI)
1999
JT
72.11-Aug 7, 1999
↓
European Junior Championships

2013

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
82.00-Sep 6Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
JT
80.77-Sep 3Zagreb IAAF World Challenge, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
JT
80.91-Aug 24Norwegian Championships
JT
81.06-Aug 17IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
JT
83.05-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
JT
81.06-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
JT
83.05-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
JT
81.34-Aug 3Kuortane Games, Kuortane
JT
83.71-Jul 19Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Promotional Events
JT
81.54-Jul 4Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
JT
83.94-Jun 30Birmingham Sainsbury's Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
JT
80.48-Jun 23European Team Championships, International Stadium, Gateshead
JT
80.48-Jun 22European Team Championships, International Stadium, Gateshead
JT
80.99-Jun 13Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
JT
84.64-Jun 8Florø Hyundai Grand Prix, Florø
JT
81.99-May 31Dessau Anhalt 2013, Dessau
JT
NM-May 18Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
JT
81.51-May 10Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

2011

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
81.86-Sep 16Bruxelles Memorial van Damme
JT
78.17-Sep 9Elstal DKB-Duelle, Elstal
JT
84.78-Sep 3IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
81.83-Sep 1IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
84.78-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
81.83-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
90.61-Aug 14Norwegian Championships, Byrkjelo
JT
88.43-Jul 29Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
JT
84.12-Jul 21Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
JT
88.30-Jul 10Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
JT
88.19-Jun 30Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
JT
84.33-Jun 25Kuortane Games, Kuortane
JT
85.12-May 15Shanghai Samsung Diamond League
JT
83.63-May 6Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
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Honours

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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2013
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Birmingham Sainsbury's Grand Prix

Javelin Throw

2013
6

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2013
4

Helsinki European Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
5

The XXX Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2012
4

Helsinki European Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2011
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IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2011
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Athletissima Lausanne

Javelin Throw

2011
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Stockholm DN Galan

Javelin Throw

2011
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Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix

Javelin Throw

2011
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Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting

Javelin Throw

2010
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
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Barcelona European Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
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Bruxelles Memorial van Damme

Javelin Throw

2010
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Barcelona European Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
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SPAR European Team Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
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Bruxelles Memorial van Damme

Javelin Throw

2010
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IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup

Javelin Throw

2010
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Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix

Javelin Throw

2010
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Paris Meeting Areva

Javelin Throw

2010
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Athletissima Lausanne

Javelin Throw

2010
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New York adidas Grand Prix

Javelin Throw

2010
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Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games

Javelin Throw

2010
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2009
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Paris-St-Denis Meeting Areva

Javelin Throw

2009
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Weltklasse Zürich

Javelin Throw

2009
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Roma Golden Gala

Javelin Throw

2009
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Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2009
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IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2009
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The XXIX Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2008
🥈

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2008
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Weltklasse Zürich

Javelin Throw

2008
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Oslo Bislett Games

Javelin Throw

2008
🥇

Roma Golden Gala

Javelin Throw

2007
🥇

Weltklasse Zürich

Javelin Throw

2007
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2007
🥈

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2007
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Roma Golden Gala

Javelin Throw

2006
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Athina IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw

2006
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Berlin ISTAF

Javelin Throw

2006
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Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

Javelin Throw

2006
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Göteborg European Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
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Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games

Javelin Throw

2006
🥇

Göteborg European Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
🥇

Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2006
🥈

Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2005
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2005
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2005
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2004
🥈

Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2004
🥇

The XXVIII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

2004
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2003
🥈

European Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
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Norwegian Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
🥈

Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Andreas Thorkildsen's Javelin Throw personal best?

Andreas Thorkildsen's Javelin Throw personal best is 91.59, set on Jun 2, 2006 in Oslo (NOR), #12 on the all-time list.

Which events does Andreas Thorkildsen compete in?

Andreas Thorkildsen competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Andreas Thorkildsen perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 80.79, set on Jul 5, 2014 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA). Last competition: Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline on Jul 11, 2014, NM.

How many medals has Andreas Thorkildsen won?

Andreas Thorkildsen has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 4 World Championships medals.