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Before Thorkildsen, who was the reigning Norwegian record holder in javelin?

  • Terje Pedersen

  • Pål Arne Fagernes

  • Dag Wennlund

  • He was the first record holder

Answer

Terje Pedersen, a skilled Norwegian javelin thrower, held the prestigious national record prior to Andreas Thorkildsen's dominance in the sport. Pedersen's impressive performances left a remarkable mark on Norwegian athletics, ensuring his place as a prominent figure in the history of javelin before Thorkildsen emerged as the new record-holder.
Andreas Thorkildsen: Champion of the Javelin

Andreas Thorkildsen: Champion of the Javelin

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