Roald Bradstock

Born
Apr 24, 1962 (64 years old)
Birthplace
Hertford, United Kingdom
Events
Javelin Throw

Arne Roald Bradstock is an English javelin thrower born in Hertford who competed at two Olympic Games. He has gained additional recognition as an Olympic artist, earning the nickname "The Olympic Picasso."

Bradstock competed for Great Britain at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympics in the javelin throw. His dual career as an athlete and artist has made him a unique figure in Olympic history.

Beyond athletics, Bradstock is credited with creating the Olympism Art Genre, a new form of visual art that captures Olympic values. He has been a three-time Olympic artist, using his creative talents to celebrate the Olympic movement and its ideals.

Personal best · Javelin Throw83.84
2022 season best59.78May 19, 2022 · Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ

As of Nov 6, 2026: Javelin Throw 83.84 (#184 all-time), 2022 season best 59.78 (May 19, 2022, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · 64 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
JavelinThrTX 198591.40–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022JT 59.78–May 19, 2022Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA)
2017JT 66.76–May 13, 2017Clermont, FL (USA)
2012JT 72.78–Jun 23, 2012Birmingham (GBR)
2011JT 74.73–May 19, 2011Tucson, AZ (USA)
2010JT 71.22–Apr 17, 2010Athens, GA (USA)
2009JT 72.49–May 9, 2009Athens, GA (USA)
2008JT 68.71–Jul 4, 2008Eugene, OR (USA)
2007JT 71.75–May 19, 2007Clermont, FL (USA)
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FAQ

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Roald Bradstock's Javelin Throw personal best is 83.84, set on May 2, 1987 in Tucson, AZ (USA), #184 on the all-time list.

Roald Bradstock competes in the Javelin Throw.

2022 season best: 59.78, set on May 19, 2022 in Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ (USA).