Norway wins men's javelin throw gold
2008-08-23 12:43:04 GMT2008-08-23 20:43:04 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway getures during the men's javelin throw final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Andreas Thorkildsen won the title.(Xinhua Photo)
Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway gestures during the men's javelin throw final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Andreas Thorkildsen won the title and set a new Olympic record.(Xinhua Photo)
BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Norway's Andreas Thorkildsen won the men's javelin throw gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games here on Saturday.
The 26-year-old captured the title with a throw of 90.57 meters.Latovia's Ainars Kovals took the silver with 86.64 meters and Finland's Tero Pitkamaki won the bronze with 86.16.
