Jan Zelezny
Jan Zelezny is a retired Czech javelin thrower and one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Born on June 16, 1966, Zelezny holds the world record for javelin throw, with a personal best of 98.48 meters set in 1996. He is a three-time Olympic gold medallist and a multiple World Championships champion. Currently, he serves as a coach, mentoring prominent athletes like India's Neeraj Chopra, focusing on enhancing their technical skills and competitive readiness for major international events.
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Chopra has been in fine form since joining Czech javelin great Jan Zelezny’s coaching group.
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