Who Are the Other Olympians Who Have Thrown Over 90m Alongside Arshad Nadeem?

Arshad Nadeem made headlines at the Paris 2024 Olympics by not only winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw but also breaking the Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters.

This achievement placed him among an elite group of javelin throwers who have surpassed the 90-meter mark in Olympic history.

Arshad Nadeem’s Historic Performance

Nadeem made history at the Paris Olympics, becoming only the fourth athlete to throw over 90 meters in the men’s javelin throw.

His record-breaking throw not only earned him the gold medal, but also established him as one of the world’s best javelin throwers.

His second-best throw of 91.79 meters laid bare his dominance throughout the competition.

Other Olympians Who Have Thrown Over 90m

1. Jan Železný (Czech Republic)

Throw: 90.17 meters

Olympics: 2000 Sydney

Jan Železný, a legendary figure in javelin throwing, was the first athlete to throw over 90 meters in the Olympics. His throw in Sydney not only won him the gold medal but also solidified his legacy as one of the greatest javelin throwers in history.

2. Andreas Thorkildsen (Norway)

Throw: 90.57 meters

Olympics: 2008 Beijing

Thorkildsen’s impressive throw in Beijing earned him the gold medal and set a new Olympic record at the time. His technique and consistency made him a formidable competitor in the javelin throw.

3. Thomas Röhler (Germany)

Throw: 90.30 meters

Olympics: 2016 Rio de Janeiro

Röhler’s performance in Rio not only secured him a place in Olympic history but also showcased the high level of competition in javelin throwing. His ability to throw beyond 90 meters placed him among the elite athletes in the sport.

Arshad Nadeem’s achievement at the Paris 2024 Olympics has placed him alongside some of the greatest javelin throwers in Olympic history.

With his gold medal and record-breaking throw, he has not only made his country proud but has also inspired future generations of Pakistani athletes.