2012 Summer Olympics - Athletes

Andreas Thorkildsen

Date of birth: 1982-04-01

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 198 lbs

Results

Men's Javelin Throw

6	Men's Javelin Throw	82.63
2	Men's Javelin Throw, Qualification	84.47
1	Men's Javelin Throw, Qualification, Group A	84.47
6	Men's Javelin Throw, Final	82.63

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