Current Affairs Javelin legend Jan Zelezny, 40, wins medal in dream farewell in Gothenburg

10-08-2006 14:52 | Ian Willoughby

Jan Zelezny is widely believed to be the greatest athlete to have ever thrown the javelin. He holds the world record in the discipline, and has been both Olympic and World Champion three times. His long and glittering career came to an end on Wednesday night, when Zelenzy, now 40, took part in his final competition, the European Championships. Fittingly, he came away with one last medal.

Jan Zelezny at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, photo: MFDnes Jan Zelezny at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, photo: MFDnes   Back

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