Thomas Röhler is a German track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He is the 2016 Olympic Champion and 2018 European Champion. His personal best of 93.90 m for the event ranks him third on the overall list.
Röhler competing in 2017
Röhler at ISTAF Berlin 2019
The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m in length, is thrown as far as possible. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon.
German javelin thrower Thomas Röhler in 2011
German javelin thrower Stephan Steding during the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan
Julius Saaristo in 1912 Summer Olympics
Matti Järvinen throwing the javelin at the 1932 Olympics