Roald Bradstock

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.