Andreas Thorkildsen
Norwegian javelin thrower
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Summary
Andreas Thorkildsen was born on April 1, 1982[1], in Kristiansand[2]. He has worked as a javelin thrower[3] and athletics competitor[4].
Key Facts
- Father: Tomm Thorkildsen[5]
- Mother: Bente Amundsen[6]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[7]
- Educated at: Kristiansand Cathedral School[8]
- Award received: Aftenposten Gold Medal[9], Bislett medal[10], Fearnley award[11], Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[12], People sport prize[13], European Athlete of the Year Trophy[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Sport: athletics[16]
- Family name: Thorkildsen[17]
- Given name: Andreas[18]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[19]
- Participant in: 2012 Summer Olympics[20], 2008 Summer Olympics[21], 2004 Summer Olympics[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[23]
- Country for sport: Norway[24]
- Name in native language: Andreas Thorkildsen[25]
- Start of work period: 1993[26]
- End of work period: 2014[27]
- Height: 188 cm[28]
- Mass: 90 kg[29]
- Sports discipline competed in: javelin throw[30]
- P14735: 5713[31]
FAQs
Where was Andreas Thorkildsen born?
Andreas Thorkildsen was born in Kristiansand[2].
Who were Andreas Thorkildsen's parents?
Andreas Thorkildsen's father was Tomm Thorkildsen[5]. Andreas Thorkildsen's mother was Bente Amundsen[6].
What did Andreas Thorkildsen do for work?
Andreas Thorkildsen worked as a javelin thrower[3] and athletics competitor[4].
Where did Andreas Thorkildsen go to school?
Andreas Thorkildsen was educated at Kristiansand Cathedral School[8].
What awards did Andreas Thorkildsen receive?
Honors received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[9], Bislett medal[10], Fearnley award[11], and Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[12].