Steffi Nerius

Steffi Nerius (born 1 July 1972) is a retired German track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. During her career, she was a European and World Champion. She also won silver at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Her personal best throw was 68.34 m, set in 2008. This ranks her second among German female javelin throwers, behind Christina Obergföll.[1][2]

Steffi Nerius

Nerius at the 2009 World Championships
Personal information
Born	1 July 1972 (1972-07) (age 48) Bergen auf Rügen, East Germany
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
Country	Germany
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	Javelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	68.34 m (2008)
Medal record Women's athletics Representing  Germany Olympic Games 2004 Athens Javelin World Championships 2009 Berlin Javelin 2003 Paris Javelin 2005 Helsinki Javelin 2007 Osaka Javelin European Championships 2006 Göteborg Javelin 2002 Munich Javelin

Initially playing volleyball in school, Nerius later switched to athletics. She was taught the javelin throw by her mother, a former javelin thrower. Her first international success was a bronze medal at the 1991 European Junior Championships. Her first gold medal at a major competition came at the 2006 European Championships. From 2003 to 2006 she won four consecutive German Championships.