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Barbora Špotáková
CzechiaActive- Born
- Jun 30, 1981 (45 years old)
- Birthplace
- Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.82 m
- Weight
- 80 kg
Barbora Špotáková, born 30 June 1981 in Jablonec nad Nisou, is a former Czech javelin thrower widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the event.
She dominated women's javelin for over a decade with a combination of technical precision and remarkable consistency at the highest level. Špotáková is a two-time Olympic champion and three-time World champion.
She also holds the current world record with a throw of 72.28 metres, set in September 2008, surpassing the previous mark held by Osleidys Menéndez. Her ability to deliver her best performances on the biggest stages defined her career and cemented her legacy as the most decorated javelin thrower of her generation.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Javelin Throw 72.28 (#1 all-time), 2026 season best 54.29 (Aug 19, 2026) · Last competition: 90. ročník Velké ceny Kolína, Aug 19, 2026, 54.29 · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 3 gold, 1 silver · World record (Javelin Throw) · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | – | 1 | 3 |
| World Championships | 3 | 1 | – | 4 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JT | 54.29 | – | Aug 19, 2026 | 90. ročník Velké ceny Kolína |
| 2025 | JT | 54.57 | – | Aug 16, 2025 | Czech Team Championships, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
| 2024 | JT | 54.19 | – | May 25, 2024 | 2. kolo I. ligy mužů a žen, skupina A |
| 2023 | JT | 60.32 | – | Aug 8, 2023 | Rieter Mítink, Atletický stadion, Ustí Nad Orlicí |
| 2022 | JT | 62.29 | – | Aug 6, 2022 | Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline |
| 2021 | JT | 63.08 | – | Jul 9, 2021 | Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2020 | JT | 65.19 | – | Sep 8, 2020 | 59th Ostrava Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
| 2019 | JT | 63.85 | – | May 23, 2019 | Kolin (CZE) |