High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Arne Roald Bradstock (born April 24, 1962 in Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire) is an English athlete who competed in the men's javelin throw event during his career. He twice represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics: 1984 and 1988. In 1992 he was an alternate for the GB Olympic Team and in 1996 was an alternate for USA Olympic team. Bradstock competed in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 USAT&F Olympic Trials. Bradstock is affiliated with Borough of Enfield Harriers. In 1985 he became the first British Javelin thrower to break the 90 meter barrier with the "Old Rule" javelin with a Commonwealth Record of 91.40m / 299 ft 10". The following year, in 1986, he became the first man in the world to surpass the 80m barrier with the "New Rule" javelin with a World Record Throw of 81.74m. In 1987 he improved on his mark with a throw of 83.84m / 275 ft 1".