Andreas Thorkildsen
- Born
- Apr 1, 1982 (44 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
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.
Personal best · Javelin Throw91.59
2014 season best80.79Jul 5, 2014 · Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis
Medals6Olympic Games: 2 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 3 silver
National record91.59Javelin Throw
As of Oct 27, 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 12, 2014, NM · Olympic Games: 2 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 3 silver · National record (Javelin Throw) · 44 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | – | – | 2 |
| World Championships | 1 | 3 | – | 4 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | – | 6 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Weltklasse Zürich |