Steve Backley
Steve Backley
StephenJames Backley OBEis a retired English athlete, who was formerly the world record holder for javelin throwing. During his career, he won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, and two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships...
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