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Backley, Steve (1969– )| English javelin thrower who in 1990 became the first Briton to break the men's world javelin record. His throw at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 of 89.85 m/295 ft broke the Olympic record until he was overtaken by Czech Republic athlete Jan Zelezny who won his third consecutive Olympic gold. |
Olympic Games silver 1996, 2000; bronze 1992 |
World Championships silver 1995, 1997 |
Commonwealth Games gold 1990, 1994, 2002 |
European Championships gold 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 |
IAAF Male Athlete of the Year 1990 |
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