Steve Backley
- Born
- Feb 12, 1969 (57 years old)
- Birthplace
- Sidcup, United Kingdom
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.95 m
- Weight
- 102 kg
Steve Backley is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Steve Backley established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Steve Backley's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.
Steve Backley's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.
Steve Backley's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Steve Backley's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Javelin Throw 91.46 (#15 all-time), 2004 season best 84.13 (Aug 28, 2004, Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 28, 2004, 84.13 · Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 silver · National record (Javelin Throw) · 57 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| World Championships | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Total | – | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | JT | 84.13 | – | Aug 28, 2004 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2003 | JT | 85.69 | – | Jul 13, 2003 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 2002 | JT | 88.54 | – | Aug 9, 2002 | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
| 2001 | JT | 90.81 | – | Jul 22, 2001 | Crystal Palace, London (GBR) |
| 2000 | JT | 89.85 | – | Sep 23, 2000 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 1999 | JT | 87.59 | – | Jul 25, 1999 | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 1998 | JT | 89.89 | – | Jul 19, 1998 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1997 | JT | 89.02 | – | May 30, 1997 | Riga (LAT) |