Jan Zelezny
- January 10, 2024
- Javelin Thrower
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jan Zelezny |
| Occupation | Javelin Thrower |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 16, 1966(1966-06-16) |
| Age | 58 |
| Birthplace | Mladá Boleslav |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Birth City | Central Bohemian Region |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Jan Zelezny Biography
| Name | Jan Zelezny |
| Birthday | Jun 16 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place Of Birth | Mladá Boleslav |
| Home Town | Central Bohemian Region |
| Birth Country | Czech Republic |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Parents | Jaroslav Železný, Jana Horáková |
| Spouse | Marta Železná |
| Children(s) | Kateřina Železná, Jan Železný |
Jan Zelezny is one of the most popular and richest Javelin Thrower who was born on June 16, 1966 in Mladá Boleslav, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. Czech javelin thrower, who won three Olympic gold medals. He also set the world javelin record in 1996 with 98.48 metres.
At the 1992 Olympics, he won his first Olympic gold Medal. He won his first Olympic gold medal at the 1992 games where Michael Jordan led the Dream Team to the gold in basketball. was the Dream Team’s basketball coach.
Marta, his wife, has two children, Katarina (his daughter) and Jan (his son).
Jan Zelezny Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Javelin Thrower |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jan Zelezny is one of the richest Javelin Thrower from Czech Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jan Zelezny 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He received the bronze medal at the 1987 World Championships, Rome.
He was awarded 9 medals in International competitions and is widely regarded as the greatest javelin thrower of all time.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 87 kg |
Jan Zelezny height 6 ft 1 in Jan weight 87 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jan Zelezny Dating?
According to our records, Jan Zelezny married to Marta Železná. As of December 1, 2023, Jan Zelezny’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jan Ranked on the list of most popular Javelin Thrower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Czech Republic. Jan Zelezny celebrates birthday on June 16 of every year.
Who is the greatest javelin thrower of all time?
When it comes to the official javelin throw world record, Czech athletes reign supreme. Legendary Czech athlete Jan Zelezny , a three-time world and Olympic champion, holds the men’s javelin throw world record, courtesy a massive 98.48m throw he registered in 1996 during an athletics meet in Germany.
Will the javelin record ever be broken?
There is one sports record, however, that will never be beaten: Uwe Hohn’s javelin throw of 104.80 meters. Hohn changed the sport with that throw back in 1984, and experts believe it’s a record that will never be broken. There is a reason why, but I don’t want to spoil that here.
Who is the famous javelin thrower?
The current (as of 2017) men’s world record is held by Jan Železný at 98.48 m (1996); Barbora Špotáková holds the women’s world record at 72.28 m (2008). Of the 69 Olympic medals that have been awarded in the men’s javelin, 32 have gone to competitors from Norway, Sweden or Finland.
When did Jan Zelezny retire?
2006
How heavy is a javelin?
The men’s javelin must weigh at least 800g and be 2.6m-2.7m long while the women’s javelin must weigh 600g and be 2.2m-2.3m long.