Andreas Thorkildsen
Norwegian javelin thrower
1982 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian javelin thrower
Born
April 1, 1982
Age
~44 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
athletics competitor, javelin thrower
NorwayBorn in Kristiansand
1982
Born in Kristiansand (1982-04-01)
2004
AwardFearnley award
2004
AwardNorwegian Sportsperson of the Year
2004
AwardPeople sport prize
2007
AwardBislett medal
2008
AwardAftenposten Gold Medal
Present
About
Andreas Thorkildsen is a retired Norwegian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He was the Olympic Champion in 2004 and 2008, European Champion in 2006 and 2010, and World Champion in 2009. He is the first male javelin thrower in history to simultaneously be European, World and Olympic Champion. He was also a three-time silver medalist at the World Championships, placing second in 2005, 2007 and 2011. His personal best of 91.59 m, set in 2006, is the Norwegian record.
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Who is Andreas Thorkildsen?+
Andreas Thorkildsen is a retired Norwegian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He was the Olympic Champion in 2004 and 2008, European Champion in 2006 and 2010, and World Champion in 2009. He is the first male javelin thrower in history to simultaneously be European, World and
What does the name Andreas mean?+
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
When was Andreas Thorkildsen born?+
Andreas Thorkildsen was born on April 1, 1982.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — April 1, 1982
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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