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What is unique about Thorkildsen's achievement as a javelin thrower?

  • Youngest Olympic Champion

  • First to throw beyond 100 m

  • First male to be European, World, and Olympic Champion simultaneously

  • Longest career without injuries

Answer

Thorkildsen's remarkable feat lies in his unparalleled status as the first male javelin thrower to simultaneously hold the titles of European, World, and Olympic Champion. This unprecedented achievement showcases his exceptional talent and dominance in the sport during that era.
Andreas Thorkildsen: Champion of the Javelin

Andreas Thorkildsen: Champion of the Javelin

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