About Magnus Arvidsson
Born 1983. Magnus Arvidsson is a Swedish javelin thrower.
Magnus Arvidsson (born 20 February 1983) is a retired Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw.
He finished tenth at the 2006 European Championships, tenth at the 2007 World Championships, third at the 2007 World Athletics Final and eleventh at the 2008 Olympic Games.
His personal best is , set in Osaka in May 2007, the second longest throw ever by a Swedish javelin thrower, behind only Patrik Bodén's national record.
Arvidsson retired at the age of 28 in April 2011.
Achievements
Seasonal bests by year 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 -
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Magnus Arvidsson?
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When was Magnus Arvidsson born?
Magnus Arvidsson was born on 20 February 1983.
What is Magnus Arvidsson's occupation?
Magnus Arvidsson is a javelin thrower.
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Magnus Arvidsson is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Magnus Arvidsson
· DBpedia: Magnus Arvidsson (javelin thrower)
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