Stephan Steding
German javelin thrower
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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.
NationalityGerman
BornJanuary 29, 1982
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb)
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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 |
Competition record
| 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
- 2002 - 78.50
- 2003 - 81.96
- 2004 - 82.13
- 2006 - 74.64
- 2007 - 82.46
- 2008 - 83.50
- 2009 - 81.28
