Steve Backley

Steve Backley

(1969) javelin thrower United Kingdom

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Steve Backley (born 1969) was a United Kingdom javelin thrower.

About Steve Backley

Stephen James Backley, OBE is an English retired track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46-metre (300.1 ft) throw from 1992 is the British record. During his career, he was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team. He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships. Currently, he is an occasional commentator for athletics competitions, especially the field events.

Notable works:

The winning mind

Awards:

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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