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Who held the javelin title simultaneously across all major events?

  • Tero Pitkämäki

  • Sergey Makarov

  • Jan Železný

  • Andreas Thorkildsen

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Andreas Thorkildsen, a Norwegian track and field athlete, achieved a remarkable feat in the world of javelin throw. From 2004 to 2008, he simultaneously held the javelin titles in four major events: the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships, and the prestigious IAAF Golden League. This unprecedented accomplishment showcased Thorkildsen's exceptional talent and dominance in his discipline during that era.
Andreas Thorkildsen: Champion of the Javelin

Andreas Thorkildsen: Champion of the Javelin

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