Johannes Vetter

Johannes Vetter
Vetter at the 2016 Bislett Games
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993
Dresden, Germany
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Sport
CountryGermany
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
ClubLG Offenburg
Coached byBoris Obergföll
Achievements and titles
Personal bestsNR 97.76 m (2020)
Medal record
Representing  Germany
World Championships
2017 LondonJavelin throw
2019 DohaJavelin throw

Johannes Vetter (German: [joˈhanəs ˈfɛtɐ]; born 26 March 1993) is a German athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He won gold at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. His personal best of 97.76 m is the German record, and ranks him second on the overall list behind Jan Železný. Vetter currently trains under Boris Obergföll and is a member of LG Offenburg's track and field squad. He was previously with SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken and Dresdner SC.