Photos: Andreas Thorkildsen wins in Men's Javelin Throw
Photos: Andreas Thorkildsen wins in Men's Javelin Throw
Updated: 2008-08-23 20:46:55

Andreas Thorkildsen competes. (Photo credit: Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
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Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway took first place in the Men's Javelin Throw final with a throw of 90.57m, setting a new Olympic record in the process.

Andreas Thorkildsen competes. (Photo credit: Li Ga/Xinhua)

Andreas Thorkildsen competes. (Photo credit: Li Ga/Xinhua)

Andreas Thorkildsen gestures. (Photo credit: Li Ga/Xinhua)