Johannes Vetter

Athletics

BIOGRAPHY

Johannes Vetter (born March 1993) is a German javelin thrower from Dresden. In 2020 he achieved the second-farthest throw in javelin history at 97.76 metres. Vetter, who has been training with former world-class javelin thrower Boris Obergföll (né Henry) for several years, became world champion in 2017 and is a two-time German champion and the German record holder. This track-and-field athlete is a member of LG Offenburg. Vetter lives and trains in Offenburg. He is a volunteer member of the city’s municipal council and contributes his expertise to the sport and school technical committee. This sergeant and member of the federal army’s sports promotion section in Mainz was 2020 sport soldier of the year and is a two-time athlete of the year.

SHORTFACTS

1993

Year of birth

Jojo

Nickname

Sportgymnasium Dresden

School education

Sport soldier

Profession

Aries

Star sign

Dresden Frauenkirche church

Favourite attraction

SUCCESSES

9th place Olympic Games

2021 • Tokyo

Gold medal German Championships, 87.36 metres

2020 • Braunschweig

Best performance in Chorzów: second-best javelin throw ever: 97.76 metres

2020 • Chorzów

Bronze medal World Championships, 85.37 metres

2019 • Doha

Bronze medal German Championships, 87.83 metres

2018 • Nuremberg

1st place European Throwing Cup

2018

Gold medal German Championships, 89.35 metres

2017 • Erfurt

Gold medal World Championships, 89.89 metres

2017 • London

4th place German Championships

2016

4th place Olympic Games

2016

German U23 Champion

2015

Silver medal German Championships, 83.12 metres

2015 • Wattenscheid

4th place European U23 Championships

2015

7th place World Championships

2015

Javelin silver medal European Team Championships, 78.97 metres

2015 • Cheboksary

Silver medal European Team Championships

2015 • Cheboksary

German U23 Championships runner up

2014

5th place German Championships

2014

5th place German U23 Championships

2013

9th place German Throwing Championships

2012

10th place German Junior Championships

2011

9th place German Junior Championships

2010

15th place German U18 Junior Championships

2009

”

URSAPHARM has been supporting my
development as an elite athlete for
more than a decade. There have been
highs and lows, but never any pressure.
I would like to thank all involved for
this unquestioning faith.

– Johannes Vetter

Johannes
Vetter FAQ

How good is Johannes Vetter right now (2023)?

After a lengthy shoulder injury, Vetter is back to daily training for the end of the 2023 season. He will use the winter break to prepare for the new season. Johannes Vetter is confident about qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

How did Johannes Vetter get into javelin throwing?

Johannes Vetter was already an excellent rounders thrower in primary school. He enjoyed throwing pine cones to his father when out hiking. He discovered track-and-field athletics at the age of six and began throwing the javelin at 13. He was not initially viewed as a major young talent. Federal coach Boris Obergföll was the first to recognise Johannes Vetter’s huge talent, and in 2014 brought him to Offenburg, where he encouraged him and spurred him on to countless successes.

Where did Johannes Vetter grow up?

Johannes Vetter was born in Dresden and grew up in the Leubnitz-Neuostra district of the city.

Who was Johannes Vetter’s sporting idol as a child?

Johannes Vetter’s childhood sporting idol was seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher.

What does a typical training week look like for Johannes Vetter?

Johannes Vetter trains five or six times a week. This is generally split into two time-consuming technical sessions (approx. 3 to 3.5 hours each), two strength sessions and two general full-body sessions (tackling multiple muscle groups in a single training session).

What competitions does Johannes Vetter still remember fondly?

Johannes Vetter still fondly remembers his title at the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London. He also has happy memories of his record performance in 2020 with 97.76 metres, and his successful 2021 season, when he threw over the 90-metre mark twelve times.

What are Johannes Vetter’s career goals?

Johannes Vetter wants to break the world record of 98.84 metres set by Jan Železný in 1996. His stated goal is #mission100. Johannes Vetter also wants to win an Olympic gold medal.

Why does Johannes Vetter have so many muscles / Why is Johannes Vetter so muscular?

Javelin combines various track-and-field disciplines that you would not initially expect. The run-up is a sprint at a speed of around 25 kilometres per hour. Upon releasing the throw, the throwing leg is bearing a weight of around 1000 kg. Johannes Vetter must do daily strength training in order to handle this exceptional stress and load.

What are Johannes Vetter’s secret passions?

Johannes Vetter is passionately involved in local politics. He has been a member of the Offenburg municipal council since 2019.

What is Johannes Vetter’s weakness?

Years ago, Johannes Vetter described himself as ‘impatient and stubborn’. He now says that he is much calmer and more relaxed in dealing with stressful situations.

What are Johannes Vetter’s sporting hobbies?

As well as intensive javelin training, Johannes Vetter likes to go hiking in his spare time. His other hobbies include cycling and badminton.

Johannes Vetter

BIOGRAPHY

SHORTFACTS

1993

Jojo

Sportgymnasium Dresden

Sport soldier

Aries

Dresden Frauenkirche church

SUCCESSES

9th place Olympic Games

Gold medal German Championships, 87.36 metres

Best performance in Chorzów: second-best javelin throw ever: 97.76 metres

Bronze medal World Championships, 85.37 metres

Bronze medal German Championships, 87.83 metres

1st place European Throwing Cup

Gold medal German Championships, 89.35 metres

Gold medal World Championships, 89.89 metres

4th place German Championships

4th place Olympic Games

German U23 Champion

Silver medal German Championships, 83.12 metres

4th place European U23 Championships

7th place World Championships

Javelin silver medal European Team Championships, 78.97 metres

Silver medal European Team Championships

German U23 Championships runner up

5th place German Championships

5th place German U23 Championships

9th place German Throwing Championships

10th place German Junior Championships

9th place German Junior Championships

15th place German U18 Junior Championships

Johannes Vetter FAQ

How good is Johannes Vetter right now (2023)?

How did Johannes Vetter get into javelin throwing?

Where did Johannes Vetter grow up?

Who was Johannes Vetter’s sporting idol as a child?

What does a typical training week look like for Johannes Vetter?

What competitions does Johannes Vetter still remember fondly?

What are Johannes Vetter’s career goals?

Why does Johannes Vetter have so many muscles / Why is Johannes Vetter so muscular?

What are Johannes Vetter’s secret passions?

What is Johannes Vetter’s weakness?

What are Johannes Vetter’s sporting hobbies?

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