Steve Backley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Steve Backley

British javelin thrower

Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1969

Place of Birth: Sidcup, England, United Kingdom

Profession: javelin thrower

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Stephen James Backley, OBE (born 12 February 1969) is a retired British track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw.
He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46 m throw from 1992 is the British record.
During his career, he was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team.
He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships.
Currently, he is an occasional commentator for athletics competitions, especially the field events.