Has Jan ever competed in other track and field events?
Yes, he also ran sprints
Yes, he also participated in long jump
Yes, he also threw discus
No, only javelin throw
Answer
Jan Železný is a Czech javelin thrower. He has won four Olympic gold medals and eight world championships. He is the current world record holder for the javelin throw, which he set in 1996. Železný has competed in the javelin throw only and has never competed in any other track and field events.
The Mighty Javelin: Unveiling the Legacy of Jan Železný
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