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David Ottley
GBRMenBirth dateAug 5, 1955
BirthplaceThurrock, United Kingdom
Height1.86 m
Weight95 kg
David Charles Ottley (born 5 August 1955) is a retired British athlete who mainly competed in the men's javelin throw event. He competed at three Olympic Games.
Key facts
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
71 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: Javelin Throw 80.98 (#364 all-time), 1990 season best 75.28 (Aug 11, 1990, Stoke-on-Trent (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 71 years old
PB
Personal bests
90.70
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 1 | - | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | JT | 75.28 | - | Aug 11, 1990 | ↑ | Stoke-on-Trent (GBR) |
| 1989 | JT | 75.60 | - | Sep 2, 1989 | ↑ | Moss (NOR) |
| 1988 | JT | 80.98 | - | Sep 24, 1988 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1987 | JT | 80.72 | - | Aug 5, 1987 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1986 | JT | 77.88 | - | Aug 26, 1986 | ↑ | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1986 | JavelinThr | 80.62 | - | Aug 2, 1986 | ↓ | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 1985 | JT | 90.70 | - | Jun 12, 1985 | ↑ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1985 | JavelinThr | 90.70 | - | Jun 12, 1985 | ↓ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1984 | JT | 85.86 | - | Jun 17, 1984 | ↑ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1984 | JavelinThr | 85.86 | - | Jun 10, 1984 | ↓ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1983 | JavelinThr | 84.76 | - | Jul 9, 1983 | ↓ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1983 | JT | 84.76 | - | Jul 9, 1983 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1982 | JT | 81.24 | - | Sep 8, 1982 | ↑ | Athina European Championships |
| 1982 | JavelinThr | 85.36 | - | May 31, 1982 | ↓ | Cwmbran (GBR) |
| 1981 | JT | 84.40 | - | Jun 20, 1981 | ↑ | St-Etienne (FRA) |
| 1981 | JavelinThr | 84.40 | - | Jun 20, 1981 | ↓ | St-Etienne (FRA) |
| 1980 | JavelinThr | 85.52 | - | May 28, 1980 | ↓ | Isleworth (GBR) |
| 1980 | JT | 85.52 | - | May 28, 1980 | ↑ | Isleworth (GBR) |
| 1979 | JT | 80.82 | - | Jul 13, 1979 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1979 | JavelinThr | 80.82 | - | Jul 13, 1979 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1977 | JavelinThr | 81.50 | - | Jul 17, 1977 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1977 | JT | 81.50 | - | Jul 17, 1977 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1976 | JavelinThr | 80.08 | - | Jul 4, 1976 | ↓ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 1976 | JT | 80.08 | - | Jul 4, 1976 | ↑ | Loughborough (GBR) |
1990
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 75.28 | - | Aug 11 | Stoke-on-Trent |
1989
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 75.60 | - | Sep 2 | Moss |
JT | 75.22 | - | Jul 25 | Loughborough |
JT | 72.34 | - | Jun 17 | Birmingham |
JT | 74.24 | - | May 27 | Birmingham |
1988
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 76.96 | - | Sep 25 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
JT | 80.98 | - | Sep 24 | The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul |
JT | 79.16 | - | Jul 16 | Gateshead |
JT | 77.40 | - | Jul 5 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
JT | 80.64 | - | Jun 30 | Helsinki World Games, Helsinki |
1987
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.64 | - | Aug 30 | IAAF World Championships |
JT | 78.64 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
JT | 77.64 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
JT | 80.72 | - | Aug 5 | Oslo |
JT | 76.90 | - | Jul 22 | Roma Golden Gala, Roma |
1986
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 77.16 | - | Aug 27 | Stuttgart European Championships |
JT | 77.16 | - | Aug 26 | Stuttgart European Championships |
JT | 77.88 | - | Aug 26 | Stuttgart European Championships |
JavelinThr | 80.62 | - | Aug 2 | Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh |
1985
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 87.00 | - | Oct 6 | Canberra IAAF World Cup, Bruce Stadium, Canberra |
JavelinThr | 84.92 | - | Sep 7 | Roma Golden Gala |
JavelinThr | 84.94 | - | Aug 26 | London GBR-HUN-POL-TCH Int. Match, London |
JavelinThr | 86.32 | - | Aug 4 | Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest |
JavelinThr | 83.88 | - | Aug 2 | London IAC/Coca Cola Meeting, London |
JavelinThr | 88.90 | - | Jul 19 | London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London |
JavelinThr | 88.32 | - | Jul 14 | London |
JavelinThr | 88.34 | - | Jul 4 | Helsinki World Games, Helsinki |
JavelinThr | 90.16 | - | Jun 29 | Gateshead |
JavelinThr | 90.70 | - | Jun 12 | Loughborough |
1984
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 82.62 | - | Sep 14 | Tokyo |
JavelinThr | 85.74 | - | Aug 5 | The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
JavelinThr | 85.68 | - | Aug 4 | The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
JavelinThr | 81.20 | - | Jul 15 | Birmingham |
JavelinThr | 81.50 | - | Jul 6 | Gateshead |
JavelinThr | 85.86 | - | Jun 17 | Loughborough |
JavelinThr | 85.86 | - | Jun 10 | Gateshead |
1983
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 80.48 | - | Aug 29 | London |
JavelinThr | 82.40 | - | Aug 20 | European Cup Final A, London |
JavelinThr | 84.76 | - | Jul 9 | Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo |
JavelinThr | 84.22 | - | Jun 19 | Lappeenranta |
1982
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 81.24 | - | Sep 8 | Athina European Championships |
JavelinThr | 75.06 | - | Sep 7 | Athina European Championships |
JavelinThr | 81.24 | - | Sep 6 | Athina European Championships |
JavelinThr | 85.36 | - | May 31 | Cwmbran WelshG, Cwmbran |
1981
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 84.40 | - | Jun 20 | St-Etienne |
1980
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 77.20 | - | Jul 26 | The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva |
JavelinThr | 85.52 | - | May 28 | Isleworth |
1979
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 80.40 | - | Aug 5 | European Cup Final A, Torino |
JavelinThr | 80.82 | - | Jul 13 | London |
1977
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JavelinThr | 81.50 | - | Jul 17 | European Cup Semi Final, London |
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Honours
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1986Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
Javelin Throw (old)
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1986Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
Javelin Throw (old)
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1985Canberra IAAF World Cup
Javelin Throw (old)
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1985Roma Golden Gala
Javelin Throw (old)
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1984The XXIII Olympic Games
Javelin Throw (old)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is David Ottley's Javelin Throw personal best?
David Ottley's Javelin Throw personal best is 80.98, set on Sep 24, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR), #364 on the all-time list.
Which events does David Ottley compete in?
David Ottley competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did David Ottley perform in 1990?
1990 season best: 75.28, set on Aug 11, 1990 in Stoke-on-Trent (GBR).
How many medals has David Ottley won?
David Ottley has won 1 Olympic Games medal.