Paweł Rakoczy Explained

Paweł Rakoczy (born 15 May 1987 in Złotoryja) is a Polish javelin thrower.^[1] He competed in the 2012 European Athletics Championships and in the javelin throw at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 28th with a mark of 77.36 metres.^[2] In 2008 he was warned after testing positive for Sibutramine.^[3]

Rakoczy's personal best is 84.99 metres, achieved in 2012.

Seasonal bests by year

• 2005 - 68.84
• 2006 - 72.36
• 2008 - 77.71
• 2009 - 79.73
• 2010 - 78.13
• 2011 - 82.53
• 2012 - 84.99
• 2013 - 74.88
• 2014 - 74.29

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pawel Rakoczy. London 2012. 2012-08-29. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120903110943/http://www.london2012.com/athlete/rakoczy-pawel-1069826/. 2012-09-03.
2. Web site: Men's Javelin Throw Qualification Standings. London 2012. 2012-08-29. 2012-12-06. https://archive.today/20121206010028/http://www.london2012.com/athletics/event/men-javelin-throw/phase=atm053900/index.html. dead.
3. IAAF: Doping Rule Violation, iaaf.org, 5 December 2008