Stephen James Backley, OBE (born 12 February 1969) is a retired British track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He formerly held the world record, and his 91.46-metre (300.1 ft) throw from 1992 is the British record. During his career, he was a firm fixture in the British national athletics team. He won four gold medals at the European Championships, three Commonwealth Games gold medals, two silvers and a bronze at the Olympic Games, and two silvers at the World Championships. Currently, he is an occasional commentator for athletics competitions, especially the field events. More about Steve Backley
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Backley was educated at Hurst Primary School, Bexley, and later at Bexley and Erith Technical High School for Boys (now Beths Grammar School) in his teens. He was a member of the South East London-based Cambridge Harriers Athletics club, and competed for Bexley in the London Youth Games. He enrolled at Loughborough University in October 1988 to study for a BSc Honours degree in physical education, sports science and recreation management. Although he completed his first year there and remained a student until 2002, the time he dedicated to the javelin prevented him from completing his studies. However, on 16 December 2002 Loughborough University honoured him with the degree of Doctor of Technology honoris causa.The most expensive item with a signature of Steve Backley (London 2012 Ltd Edition Framed Signed Shirt by Roger Black & Steve Backley -F301) was sold in May 2015 for £49.95 while the cheapest item (Steve Backley Signed Card - Javelin Champion - G56) found a new owner for £0.01 in September 2012. The month with the most items sold (4) was November 2018 with an average selling price of £0.99 for an autographed item of Steve Backley. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2020 with £6.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.99 was May 2019. In average, an autographed item from Steve Backley is worth £1.12.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Steve Backley were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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2002 Manchester Games cover CERTIFIED SIGNED Steve Backley GOLD | £6.99 | ||
BNM Condition The Little Book of Inspiration Signed Steve Backley Rodger Black | £0.99 | ||
BNM Condition The Little Book of Inspiration Signed Steve Backley Rodger Black | £0.99 | ||
Brand New Mint Little Book Of Inspiration Signed By Steve Backley Roger Black | £0.99 | ||
STEVE BACKLEY & ROGER BLACK Signed Book. | £5.99 | ||
Steve Backley - Javelin - Former World Record - Original Hand Signed Autograph | £3.95 | ||
Steve Backley OBE (Javelin - 2 x Olympic Silver) Signed PR Card | £3.00 | ||
Steve Backley personally autographed page | £1.99 | ||
Steve Backley SIGNED Autograph Postcard Athletics Photo Javelin 6x4 | £1.99 | ||
STEVE BACKLEY SIGNED PICTURE | £1.99 |