How many Olympic silver medals has Jan Železný won?
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Jan Železný is a Czech track and field athlete. He has won one Olympic silver medal, in the men's javelin throw at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Železný was the favorite to win the gold medal, but he was upset by American Steve Backley, who threw a personal best of 89.58 m. Železný finished second with a throw of 88.16 m.
The Mighty Javelin: Unveiling the Legacy of Jan Železný
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