Stephan Steding
Stephan Steding (born 29 January 1982) is a German track and field athlete competing in the javelin throw. He competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he missed the final round after finishing 17th in his qualification group with 70.05 m. Steding has a personal best of 83.50 m.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | January 29, 1982 |
| Height | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Germany |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Hannover 96 |
| Coached by | Marek Schulz |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | Javelin throw: 83.50 m |
Stephan Steding (born 29 January 1982) is a German track and field athlete competing in the javelin throw.[1] He competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he missed the final round after finishing 17th in his qualification group with 70.05 m.[2] Steding has a personal best of 83.50 m.
Competition record
[edit]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Germany
| ||||
| 2003 | European U23 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 5th | 76.72 m |
| Universiade | Daegu, South Korea | 10th | 65.91 m | |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 27th (q) | 74.61 m |
| 2008 | European Cup Winter Throwing | Split, Croatia | 2nd | 79.55 m |
| Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 32nd (q) | 70.05 m | |
Seasonal bests by year
[edit]- 2002 - 78.50
- 2003 - 81.96
- 2004 - 82.13
- 2006 - 74.64
- 2007 - 82.46
- 2008 - 83.50
- 2009 - 81.28
References
[edit]- ^ "Stephan Steding - Athletenportrait (german)". Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ "Steding Stephan Biography". IAAF. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
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