Jan Železný - Javelin World Record Holder

With 98m48 Jan Železný is the best javelin thrower in history. He was 3 times olympic gold medalist (1992-1996-2000) and silver medalist in 1988.
Music : Heart of courage - Two steps from hell

[@stasektarkowsky7683]

There are 84 throws over 90m of all time, 52 of them by Jan Zelezny

[@Joni_Papillon]

The rest from Finland 😁👏🏻

[@prezescinas222]

Joni Papillon the rest from Germany

[@Joni_Papillon]

Last time over 90m was 2011! So todays guys suck!

[@Koki1897]

@@Joni_Papillon What about Yiulus Yeho , Keshorn Walcott , Thomas Rohler they did it many times

[@dumbravaalex5938]

@@Joni_Papillon last time was 2017 ( 94 and 93)

[@marcobaula7667]

I am an athlete. I saw Jan Zelezny in a training camp with my own eyes. It was around 1989-1990. His coach asked to the athletes present to kindly move away from the whole ground... We didn't recognize him immediately... On the contrary, we thought who is this moron... Then, at the first training throw (with three steps only) we realized that he was a master... Impressive!!! The thing that still impressed me today, 30 years later, is the extraordinary acceleration he could impart to the javelin. The acceleration was amazing. And also I remember well the javelin vibrated in the air and sound never want to come down... There is no video or description that could give an idea of the Zelezny throwing power. Impressive!

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Thank you for your description, excellent research for my writing!

[@colinyoung3685]

@@edgarbleikur1929 Whilst I have no cause to disbelieve the story, I would suggest it's not best practice to include random unsubstantiated anecdotes online as source material.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

@@colinyoung3685 I'm a 50 year old fiction writer...everything is good copy...

[@colinyoung3685]

@@edgarbleikur1929 Fair enough, I was wrong to assume the word research indicated academia or journalism. Borrow away at leisure, best of luck to you!

[@giorgiopigola]

@@colinyoung3685 FUCK YOU.

[@dm9634]

No steroids, no bulky muscles, like some of todays 220 + pound throwers, just pure technique, fantastic timing and maximum momentum just right at release phase. Genius.

[@kingwarrior3033]

He is 💪

[@annetteelliott1494]

Amazing height of the javelin....

[@ETiCDreamzHD]

Yes he was natty like all the other athletes... lmao

[@giovalleyk]

No roids... You're so naive. Hear me out, that guy was a fckin beast. But using PEDs doesn't mean looking like a huge fat freak bodybuilder. Ofc he was enhanced, like all other athletes at this competition level.

[@mihaelanegritu1709]

@@giovalleyk I think,that the idea ,was ,and i truly respect that,you must not be a muscle monster to be able to use such a force.Jan was an extremely well proportion athlete,related to his performances.

[@austin7530]

Just so everyone understands - he’s throwing a stick across an entire football field with just a little bit of a running start….. do you even understand how utterly insane that is

[@EarleTKG]

When you say throwing a stick it sounds less crazy.

[@athlete_296]

*spear you say

[@sharathgowtham2157]

@@EarleTKG with his bear hands* , he is not kicking a football which makes it insane

[@jamesddiii1292]

@@sharathgowtham2157 bare

[@chiragshendge6448]

@@athlete_296* spear it seems

[@JnnyUtah35]

"Attention... please clear the stands on the other side of the stadium. For your own safety.... please clear the stands"

[@barath4545]

If he had had Uwe Hohn era javelins, he would've speared someone in the 4th row at some point.

[@bensullivan5562]

JnnyUtah35 or maybe throw one right through the Olympic torch at the end of the stadium, and a flaming javelin impales someone on the other side.

[@Djur2844]

Jan Zelezny was an incredibly skilled athlete and his timing all the way to the thrown itself will be hard for coming to simulate ... A Swedish view !!!

[@anililoveindiaanilkumar377]

JnnyUtah35 tg

[@fernandogonzaga2]

JnnyUtah35 I

[@nockster6903]

Imagine asking him to throw you the remote

[@Bodlasona]

Hahahahah

[@NayefQatar]

Nock Ster you would walk at least 90 meters to change the channel 😂

[@why-____-]

@@NayefQatar no more remote

[@mrshrek362]

The remote will pierce through you 😅

[@terenceflynn5125]

I hope his wife made that joke 😂

[@santeenl]

Javelin is so hard on the body, most throwers can only peak world class for 3-5 years, people like Thorkildsen/Pitkamaki did it for 7-11 years. Zelezny did it for nearly 20 years, winning bronze at the 2006 European champs at 40 YEARS OLD (!) and making his debut on the world stage around 1987. What an absolute legend! Imagine someone like Thomas Rohler who really hit world class in 2015 being around in 2035 :D

[@markfatman7205]

Legend. Deserved far more publicity and appreciation.

[@milesdust3465]

So true. I witnessed an horrific shoulder accident in the mid 80's. All the ligaments/muscles whatever between the biceps, shoulder and chest, just broke and it was awful. Javelin is probably the sport that I would choose last. Even though, it is one of the toughest ones on the planet. Great video!

[@fenrislegacy]

When he retired, at 40 years old, he was still capable of throwing javelins at 85 meters.

[@mara009100]

86m without 8cm 🤣🙈

[@lubos8319]

when he was 43, he threw 84.5m on some training meeting, i forgot where :/

[@keithmckeith]

I was privileged to watch Jan Zelezny in his prime. He is one of the greatest athletes in human history. Jan Zelezny honours the Olympics and Ancient Greece.

[@jerrylyons9279]

you were very fortunate.

[@Rimmsy100]

Me too, and I completely agree...

[@berndbulle5214]

Ancient Greece? throw away your weapon and you are dead

[@dabossman5650]

@@berndbulle5214 its a javelin lmao its for throwing and was used then

[@sebpaine9095]

@@berndbulle5214 The roman legion, arguably the greatest fighting force of all time (compared relatively to others at the time), literally had the main bulk of its force train in throwing javelins (Pilums). You can have multiple weapons, the javelin throughout history has been a preliminary weapon thrown before the hand to hand combat begins. cheap to manufacture and deadly if thrown with average force

[@yianpap6093]

Genetic freak, half human, half beast. Or that was actually a bionic arm, there's no other explanation. Zelezny is the most dominating athlete I know, I don't know why he isn't more famous (well yes I do, because he reigned before hyper marketing times). His sport is just as classic and appealing as the 100m dash and he was just as dominating as Usain Bolt is, if not more. And he was always the smallest of all his opponents. A true legend.

[@bensullivan5562]

He has thrown 98.48m, and the next best thrower after that is Thomas Rohler at 93.9m. Noone even gets close to Jelezny. His record will be the toughest in athletics to break for a long time, dare I say it, harder than it will be to break Bolt's 9.58s in the 100m.

[@sannauurasmaa8242]

Ben Sullivan dude that just changed

[@bensullivan5562]

Aleš Z they'll probably go nah she's Czechoslovakia not one of ours. Either that or she's clean lol.

[@BERESEC]

What kind of roids . did he used ? Very good......

[@sportandbeauty8090]

It`s not about the arm , but you are so right !

[@goldfish1108]

“Sir?...” “Yes?” “In a zombie apocalypse, what would be your weapon of choice?” “A Javelin”...

[@colinyoung3685]

No kidding, I've considered my arsenal and it features a javelin. Spears were a pretty dominant weapon historically, overlooked in modern media.

[@getoutofmyswamp7259]

You throw once and you are dead. Good for stabbing though

[@tausenrico126]

@@colinyoung3685 it makes no sense, sorry. Just use guns lol

[@prostechlapec9247]

He also won bronze medal on his last race in career. It was in Goteborg in 2006 at european championship and it was about 86 meters. He was 40 years old at that time. Amazing in that age.

[@jsgv7935]

Göteborg*

[@mara009100]

He made another world record... 40+yrs that's best throw ever

[@mickioo]

This guy would chuck a javelin over the stadium and still look dissapointed, holy hell this guy is a boss :O

[@MatousKlugar]

For me, as a Czech citizen, it makes me proud knowing we have some phenomenal athletes even though our country is quite small.

[@rme5596]

Matouš Klugar You have no reason to be proud. You didnt do anything. Two people had sex and you were born in the same country as him. I never understand these comments

[@bukelos2804]

@@rme5596 You must be a globalist if you dont get it. :D And there is no point in explaining it to you, you will not understand.... sad.

[@rme5596]

Bukelos wow. What a deep answer. I love my country. I love the state that I live in. I’m proud of accomplishments though. Not of things that are just there. Maybe you’ve never done anything to be proud of...sad😢

[@bukelos2804]

@@rme5596 Hehe, like i said. You are one of *those* ppl, you just dont get it, but it's fine tho, good for you, live your happy life bro! But please don't attack other pple that are still able to be proud for their countrymen. :) And please stop with those pathetic atempts to insult me, it's really showing who is the loser here :D

[@doposud]

@@rme5596 people working their entire young life to get to the TOP and be at olympic games when they reach the TOP and bring a medal - the least thing we can do to celebrate it with them and be proud of them to anyone who earned gold medal at olympic should be shown respect and if you want another reason to be proud being citizen of czech republic - we never had slavery - here you go

[@whatsnxt9144]

Had he been the Night King , he would have gotten 3 out of 3 Daenerys's dragons .

[@whiterose5083]

🤣🤣

[@ArunKumar-dm4im]

Best comment ever

[@davidmiller7771]

The greatest javelin thrower of all time , living legend

[@______7224]

Probably the only world record that will not be broken unless the rules are changed.

[@patrickbieszke6981]

how far their wr is today...compared to now??

[@DJKHOTTA]

Patrick Bieszke lately, Denia Caballero and Sandra Perkovic threw over 70 meters, but the record is at over 76 meters,that's a huge gap, there's no way that Sandra just comes one day and throws 5 meters further.

[@patrickbieszke6981]

I understand that, I was referring to the awful grammar in that comment

[@Callzium]

______ what if wind influenced the javelin to go further?

[@DJKHOTTA]

Callum Sheldrake the javelin isn't really affected by wind force and drag. They would need to throw while a hurricane carried the javelin further in order to be really affected by the wind enough to achieve a new WR. Now, considering that most of the important international competitions are executed inside of a stadium, it's less likely that the javelin will be affected by wind.

[@Jayqo]

Compare him to 90% of Olympic javelin throwers today, he his half the size of not less, but his arm moves at 400mph he is incredible, truly naturally built for this sport

[@shubhamsinha3457]

Neeraj Chopra is the next best.🇮🇳

[@chakraborty1989]

Using his technique ppl other than those genetically gifted with broad shoulder could be a great Javelin thrower. Truly an inspiration.

[@troiwgt]

​@@shubhamsinha3457 Nowhere near top 10 throwers, but he is young. We will see.

[@tapasyasaikia1462]

@@troiwgt As an Indian, I'm not completely biased towards him, but he IS World #2 at the moment... Or if you're comparing with top 10 throwers of all-time, then yes, he definitely has a long way to go.

[@troiwgt]

@@tapasyasaikia1462 yeah the video is about zelezny who is retired in 2006

[@aplacefaraway]

I feel like the judges have a dangerous job

[@RB0345]

Judges have been impaled on live TV before

[@imjustsayingfyi]

@@RB0345 he got one in barcelona I think

[@peytonwalcott6755]

Not really. I’ve been throwing for 8 years now and I’ve never seen anyone get hit

[@BestMods168]

Ask the Mongolian archery judges.

[@Danny-kun]

@@peytonwalcott6755doesn't mean it hasnt happened you absolute moron

[@SoulKronos]

“His helmet was stifling, it narrowed his vision. And he must see far. His shield was heavy. It threw him off balance. And his target is far away.”

[@dezignateddriva]

"..his mom's spaghetti"

[@matt-wk8vz]

@@Aerodine_Arul he missed on purpose, his intention was to prove that a real god does not bleed.

[@OrangeBroom]

His last name literally means "of iron"

[@MuszZico]

Tony stark

[@briskmato]

Ian, made of Iron. - his name in english :)

[@JCMH]

@@briskmato John of Iron.

[@davidmeglic9428]

I know

[@marcelvrska9162]

Why he was golden than?

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

Love how this guy doesn't look like he was made in a lab: great natural strength, training, and skill.

[@kaushikslife5246]

Who is here after neeraj chopra gold 🇮🇳🏆win

[@ponnumani.g2642]

Its me brother

[@JS-ps6sm]

It's me bro.. Proud for being indian

[@abhidhanjal7645]

👍🏾🙏🙏👍

[@leishembayengkhom33]

Aye

[@UnfunnyMan]

Me

[@eugenenciu902]

A native-born athlete! Slim body, not massive, not much of a runner just last 3 steps and a fantastic- fantastic explosion from his shoulder/arm, it's magic...like he got a resort on his shoulder/arm, I BOW...HE IS still THE MASTER in 2020!

[@Klebern80]

He is a true legend.

[@bilisherra]

that technique is just absolutely flawless, so pretty and effective. best thrower ever

[@shaswatadutta4451]

Zelezny's arm speed was insane in the most literal sense possible. It's seemingly unbelievable that he was able to carry his majestic form for well over 15 years.

[@jerrylyons9279]

if he lived in america he could have been the first baseball pitcher to throw over 110 mph.

[@Msrtynmen]

After years of throwing, his left leg, which stop his moving body after throw, was 3cm(1,18inch) shorter, than the right leg. With smile on his face, he told, that after rehabilitation is everything fine. Once, he throw over 100m, but it was not recognized as official record, due to non official type of javelin he threw. That was huge disappointment for him, because he was using that javelin for practising and it wasn't just certified.

[@thealbinotadpole2878]

source?

[@minhieunguyen2996]

@@thealbinotadpole2878 FORGET WHATEVER ZENELY ,,, THE TRUE HERO IS UWE HOHN 104,80M kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIqzm5uVjNyKl9U

[@ms6653]

@@minhieunguyen2996 no

[@colincolenso]

Yeah, they changed the center of gravity requirement around the time Zelezny threw 104 meters as it was becoming a risk to high jumpers at the end of the field. The guy is almost superhuman. With a further forward center of gravity, the tip fell faster and reduced flight distance. It also made foul throws less likely. Tail first fouls. I threw a lot as a decathlete, best 57 meters. Had strained inner elbow tendons so often and most Javelin throwers do. Very few can do it for years without very sore elbows, and if they don't get that, it's back and hip injuries. Brutal event.

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

@@thealbinotadpole2878 it was revealed to me in a dream

[@xxuncexx]

I'm sorry but I think the record goes to the Spartan who threw the javelin at the dude on the horse...

[@noralyounes214]

you mean Achilles! yes that was one of the hell

[@gabedaniel9948]

TheRaellz yes he was I saw him there

[@shashanktripathi3088]

Xerxes

[@jakubl5850]

Achilles = Troya war, Thermophyles = Spartans king Leonidas

[@davidmeglic9428]

Achilles!!!

[@javahead2000]

01:50 - you can't see his arm moving..hardly even during the slo-mo replay. Absolutely amazing power & technique. Hope he gets up in the morning nowadays without too much pain. The speed he gets on the javelin is also unlike anything I've seen

[@amazingman63]

When you put all your skill points into "Throwing" and "One-Handed"

[@colsey6542]

I remember growing up watching Jan on TV and being annoyed when they kept cutting back to the track events. All I wanted was to watch this guy. Steve Backley, I felt for you, but this guy is a legend.

[@carlosaraujo9037]

As a former weightlifter my respects to Mr Zelezny... A gifted and talented javelin thrower...

[@ChristianMulvihillThom]

my record on wii sports is 162.4 meters I think I win

[@mcormac]

Experimental World69 they don't have javelin on Wii sports

[@ChristianMulvihillThom]

I mean kinect sports

[@bojidarsimeonov8909]

IN VIDEO GAME "HUH 😂😎

[@oregonone132]

I'm thinking you meant inches.

[@manikshah6681]

Experimental World69 Nice

[@pieandmash100]

I remember watching this guy as a kid one of my favourites of all time. He was never the biggest but had the heart of a lion and the effort and and way he throw himself through the air time made him a firm favourite. Legend of track and field.....

[@GeoAce777]

Zelezny FOREVER 🇨🇿the most impressive in all field events 😌

[@DemocratsareagentsofSATAN]

I love his calm demeanor literally all the way up until the actual throw....even his run is calm and smooth...and then just.....LION ENGAGED!!!!

[@abrahamgideon]

Yes he does not run fast like some of the current athletes and his shoulder does almost all the work .

[@althafyoosuf7945]

This year Olympic gold for India 🌷 Neeraj Chopra ❤️

[@ganeshsrm]

Ur wish fulfilled

[@alansamuel2454]

He has 4 of the top 5 throws all time, 5 of the top ten all time, 11 of the top 25, 19 of the top 50, 33 of the top 100. Unbelievable!

[@OoogaBoog]

reminds me of michael johnson in the 400m. 4 of the top 10 times are his, 9 of the top 25, and 21 of the top 100 times ever run are his.

[@martins.492]

je to frajer a legenda. Dnes hadzu samí kulturisti nadopovaní.

[@paulvanreenen6986]

Jan Zelesny.... Truly a giant amongst the throwers. My brother John van Reenen was world record holder in Discus 1975.

[@Fontsman]

The greatest. The man with the golden arm. The benchmark for all javelin throwers.

[@martinbotha8700]

There will be nobody like Jan ever again. He was the best athlete I ever watched of any kind of sport .we love you here in south Africa and thanks for the opportunity for me to watch you and for everything you did for the sport

[@CarsUnlimited]

He is the most underated athlete ever, imo. It's incredible to throw that javelin that far consistently.

[@renatomscosta]

You know the throw is good when it is almost running out of field.

[@JuStDontBrO]

Well no shit Sherlock.

[@JuStDontBrO]

@Bad Pit unnecessary oxymoronic comment in the first place.

[@ianmarsden1130]

This man left me in awe. We (Britain) had Steve Backley who was extremely good. But Zelezny was breathtaking to watch. His combination of timing and power was a thing of beauty. The distances he achieved made the governing body change the aerodynamics of the javelin because he could hit the rack at the other end of the field And no one wants a dead 5000 metre runner. An amazing athlete.

[@Alex_Gordon]

and don't forget Mick Hill

[@ludovitkovacik1646]

Jan is friend with Steve. A good friend.

[@jameshowland7393]

They have to run the video in slow motion just to see him actually throw it, because at normal speed it's a blur. What a machine!

[@skydiaries4357]

He was a born talent who just aced it with hard work… u r never gonna see an athlete like him again…

[@petrofsko]

great video music was legendary just like the legend himself jan zelezny

[@CharlesBALLAND]

i agree, Jan is a legend, a god :)

[@LyonizosdEuclide]

the greatest and what an epic sport !

[@sheenasikkander709]

aameen to

[@lsmith145]

Two steps from hell - Heart of Courage. AKA The most epic song of all tine

[@japeking1]

Thanks... have totally forgotten about athletics for the last 50 years. Just started to catch up on what I've missed and this guy might be the most impressive of the lot.... bloody wondrous action.

[@lgtwzrd]

This guy needed special FAA clearance for his throws. Absolute best javelin thrower of all time. I was so excited watching him as a kid. Even more when I threw a javelin myself a couple of times and realized how hard it was.

[@roypiper581]

Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt, Sergey Bubka... Jan Zelezny. The 4 greatest track and field athletes of my 50 years on the planet.

[@williambuckner1237]

Michael phelps

[@enki9531]

Javier Sotomayor (Cuba) 2.45 m (8 ft 1⁄4 in) (1993)

[@sanji2158]

@@williambuckner1237 swimming isnt a part of track and field

[@peteralix6166]

Jonathan Edwards

[@SPIDERM0OSE]

Michael Johnson.

[@BizarrelyOdd]

what a fucking beast...

[@someskinnydude100]

He doesn't need a sniper to kill his enemy from a distance

[@gabrielgerhard9122]

Nice fake profile

[@lisaadams6753]

Thank you for putting this together his brilliance and your editing and the music I can’t even explain to you how much this moves me thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

[@umyes5246]

I bet he had an incredible right hook too 😂. One of the most underrated sporting celebrities ever

[@maxwellsmart8730]

His technique and arm speed are unbelievable!

[@TheCreo75]

Javelin is the most ancient and beatufull slowly forgotten art of Olympics. Jan did it with honor

[@dodge3001]

Kokos, frajěři jak běžej mimo výšeč aby to vůbec změřili,neuvěřitelný na tu dobu a i dnes.Navíc ty trenýrečky ze základky, vypadá jak študentik z devítky a pak tam pošle tohle.Jako by se mi zdálo že ten oštěp letí chvílema lineárně, že snad ani nepůjde k zemi.Respekt a obdiv...Dotoho hudba od Two Steps From Hell - Heart of Courage .Uf, mám z toho zimomriavky

[@Mike-ix4fs]

The greatest javelin thrower of all time. It is not even up for dispute. G.O.A.T

[@Figy7]

Legenda, nejlepší oštěpař všech dob. :-) Také yníkající člověk a sportovec každým coulem. Nikdy by nedopoval. Nezpronevěřil se sportu.

[@lukeyear5148]

this guy: throws a javelin across a stadium like it's no one's business *Roman Army wants to know your location*

[@chr970]

Massively impressive! Usually I don’t like music, but this piece fits the visual. Must be fun seeing this in stadium.

[@69tubettaja]

Thank you! Jan haves natural power and body. he is idol and joy to many of us.

[@jankapajgerova4463]

Výborné video. Jan Železný má podľa mňa vynikajúcu techniku hodu.

[@br0k3n29]

kto przyszedł po odcinku wk? XD

[@mateuszledzion5865]

Owca prawie jak Jan Zelazny :D

[@silversilver3802]

ja

[@e.t.3609]

Ja :)

[@sebastiandudzik7997]

mi na głównej wyskoczyło nawet haha

[@TheRealNiktWazny]

@@mateuszledzion5865 to jest Jan Żelazny po czesku

[@krushnitgaming8423]

A man at the top of his game.. beautiful poetry

[@Throwscom]

His approach speed carried into an amazing left leg plant are a wicked combination.

[@deasttn]

its a wonder he can still stand upright anymore :-) I threw a little in school and i can't help but think my body is a total wreck because of it.

[@brandonb.288]

What an absolute FREAK of an athlete!!! 6'1" (1.84m) 190 lbs (86kg) and arm speed and hip thrust like no one has ever seen. I want to know what Jan would have run the 100m and long jump etc. I can almost guarantee that with this type of fast twitch muscle and his body type - he could have probably been a very good decathlete as well. I am just throwing that out there because I was a decathlete, haha

[@majestic1278]

Brandon B. Most elite javelin throwers could be decathletes because they have speed and plyo trainings.

[@ronin3018]

Brandon B. Bruce Lee is better

[@gopinath9382]

Brandon B.

[@pavelnovak5299]

No he was 184 or 185 cm and his normal weight was 78 kg!! Im from Czech Rep.

[@dingaling2007]

And yet his world record is raw determination and falling forwards over 1m. But he knew.

[@giacobraza]

Jan Zelezny - The Beast from Czechia but together with Barbora Spotakova WR too. Unbelievable from the so small country. Respect!!!

[@runswithbears3517]

I love the music. It's very fitting for athletics. Such a Herculean sport, just like weightlifting. We can just admire how amazing the human body is.

[@bourlivak88]

with the old javelin he would have thrown at least 110 m.

[@wowwee8562]

bourlivak88 do the new javelins not go as far

[@tindrakjettselberg1706]

No they changed the javelin for peoples safety because they could almost throw it onto the other side of the track

[@tindrakjettselberg1706]

Wow Wee y

[@haroldkane9714]

Kid you not, back in in day spectators have been killed and mammed by the javelin

[@mrkv4k]

Well, he wasn't that good with the "old" javelin. He excelled at the early stage of his career exactly because he was one of the first that could adapt to the change.

[@jett6865]

If he was a hunter in the prehistoric era, he would have a total boss; taking down mammoths and sabre-tooths💯

[@death_parade]

aim is an entirely different matter.

[@manofgod7622]

@@death_parade actually, in football when you’re able to shoot the ball from 50 meters, it’s extremly easy to hit a accurate top -bin from 20-25 meters. I think the same applies to javelin and other sports

[@death_parade]

@@manofgod7622 Sorry, have no idea about rugby. But considering that the animal would be a moving, maneuvering target, the meta would be for a group of hunters to sneak in as close as possible and then launch the spears in unison thereby maximizing the chances of a kill. So in any case, the effectiveness of the guy who can throw the furthest would be limited by what the weakest member of the group can do.

[@resiliated9326]

@@death_parade nice profile picture dork

[@death_parade]

@@resiliated9326 What? You don't like Tokyo Ghoul?

[@MartinBotha-ss4in]

There will never ever be another athlete like JAN again.this is the only record in athletics that will never be broken il say.thx JAN you will always be the best

[@Barbucha009]

There are a few moments in my life, when I'm proud of my country, Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic 🇨🇿. We have a 18th place in Olympic Games in Tokyo, 18th of 205 countries with 11 mio peoples. Never forget: Zátopek, Čáslavská, Železný, Ledecká, Valenta, Šebrle, Nagano hockey players, Špotáková... and many many mores... 😍 I'm Czech 🇨🇿

[@OSOK7]

This man is a class act ... A true Olympian . The speed of his arm is just a thing of beauty ! The ancient Greeks would have approved .

[@vitakyo982]

Fantastic Zelezny

[@mrkv4k]

His name even means Metal...

[@pointhunter7924]

yea ..metal czech hand..best of the best...living legend:)

[@ondrej1893]

You mean "Iron"...

[@toxickymasqulinita3716]

funny because Železný translation in czech language its "steely"...

[@jamesnewsom5899]

Lightness of hand, perfect form, and what a quick arm ! His record will be very difficult to top. So many throwers these days are musclebound guys with large egos. Jan Zelezny is so self-effacing, humble, and what a technician. No one comes close to his form and execution. I wish that I had had the opportunity to study him when I was throwing high school and college in the 70's. And what a long consistent career! Would love to meet him....

[@nattyguy4792]

This video is a classic example that presentation is important.

[@oregonone132]

My coach stopped me from throwing in HS with my to the line. Even after I threw 204 ft with 3 steps to the line. My system went down hill. College intructors in in 1972 never got me to throw over 180 feet. But in HS I threw one year as a senior with no help 204 ft. went to state but coach crossed me up. only place 10th. Wish I had seen this video when I was a Kid. 65 now. Thanks for keeping the memories real. (ps I've had 2 hole in ones on par fours) plus a few others.

[@oregonone132]

My grand kids are tops in sports. Hope they can be like Jan Zelezny some day.

[@JohnDoe-ow7bi]

This man proofs old rule, only speed and techniques counts

[@vika0194]

IF course when throwing something only speed counts. But you can’t get speed if you are weak...

[@RyZeDHD]

Strenght is important too

[@thethirdman225]

John Doe Fast twitch muscle fibres and an ability to practically turn your shoulder girdle inside out help too.

[@brendanwoerner3352]

I’m from USA and I appreciate how how tall and skinny he is and the technique that he puts into throwing the javelin.

[@gtanz8475]

Just amazing. I threw javelin at school and its not easy to throw those distances. Its about timing and speed, not brute strength.

[@simonebonfanti3983]

Im watching this i Video every single day now ... So inspirational !!

[@Zatracenec]

I'm very proud of him. What a great athlete.

[@leonardmcglynn4493]

Back in the day, My best ever was less than 50m, to think He was able to throw twice that distance is truly phenomenal!

[@stgirat]

Mine was 65m...with a 600gr women javelin; we didn't have the 800gr men's in my school. Loved throwing those things; the feeling when the thing leaves your index finger with just the right spin, knowing that this is gonna be a good throw, is just priceless.

[@stgirat]

Mine was 65m...with a 600gr women javelin; we didn't have the 800gr men's in my school. Loved throwing those things; the feeling when the thing leaves your index finger with just the right spin, knowing that this is gonna be a good throw, is just priceless.

[@jeffreymorris11]

To see the very best of all time is a joy to behold! Awesome!

[@romualdulanowski8485]

Jan Żelezny Czeski Mistrz pozdro z Polski 🇵🇱 👍

[@svnishant]

Who all are here after Neeraj Chopra's Gold for India 🇮🇳

[@shravankumaryadav1446]

Congratulations Neeraj Brother Love to you from Nepal

[@nitul7303]

Who is here after Neeraj Chopra's GOLD MEDAL

[@bruceezez6287]

Who is here after the achievement of Johannes Vetter 97.76? :)

[@krzysztoflibera5282]

Chorzów, Silesia Stadium😉

[@bruceezez6287]

@@krzysztoflibera5282 Wiadomo.

[@TT-id3dp]

George porge what did you mean by this

[@TT-id3dp]

George porge you know what mate it’s fine. Don’t be so hard on yourself, everyone’s fighting their own battles and sometimes it can be easy to lose sight of where you are both physically and mentally and start to slip into behaviour you know isn’t right. Don’t worry, just keep chugging along and making a bit of progress everyday

[@thethirdman225]

Bruce Ezez Not me! I didn’t hear about it. Thanks for the tip!

[@DdDddd-ep4vz]

What an amazing athlete very consistent.

[@brosephyolonarovichstalin2915]

The most unique thing about Jan Zelezny was the fact that there were much bigger javelin throwers who can gather more speed, but Zelezny absolutely launches it from the hip and the shoulder snap allowing power from the arm is incredible. It allows the power to stay in the javelins up flight longer. Hence, extra 8 metres on the others. Perfect technique. One of those records that will be around for a long time.

[@ARN_Sports]

Great Throw.. Congrats..keep going forward

[@manasmirji971]

Salute to this legend 🙌

[@royw-g3120]

He was so small compared to most of his rivals, love it when the little guy wins.

[@LEMONGREASY]

He is 6'1"

[@LEMONGREASY]

84kg

[@Stuka-eo2sz]

@@LEMONGREASY that is indeed pretty small compared to the guys of his time, and still tiny compared to the guys of the modern day competitions, for his size it’s unreal he could throw that far. What a freaking legend of a man

[@LEMONGREASY]

@@Stuka-eo2sz a true legend

[@hals9631]

That you for this beautiful video.

[@baczek1977]

komu się wyświetliło na głównej po filmie WK ?

[@BallsTerminator719]

Mi

[@pluspluss375]

Daj linka do tego filmu wk bo chuj wie co to

[@precek7615]

Mi

[@skylaxx]

I remember the golden age of the javelin big 3 domination from Jan Zelezny, Steve Backley and Seppo Räty. Their rivalries in Barcelona and Atlanta summer olympics were tremendeous, but Zelezny always had the upper hand. Like there was only left to compete for 4th place.

[@enigma7791]

He always had in reserve a 92m throw just in case they started getting near him.