Marius Corbett

Marius Corbett (born September 26, 1975 in Potchefstroom) is a South African javelin thrower. He won a surprise gold medal at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics, improving his personal best with 4.50 m during the contest. The following year he threw 88.75 to win the 1998 Commonwealth Games, his result still standing as an African record.

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