Career

He did not quite adapt to an international senior level, but competed at the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2005 World Championships without reaching the final. This was the junior world record until June 2009, when it was surpassed by David Storl.

Achievements

• He won the 2002 World Junior Championships. His personal best throw is 20.94 metres, achieved in June 2005 in Velenje. With the junior shot (6 kg) he has 21.96 metres, achieved in June 2002 in Zagreb. He also has 60.54 metres in the discus throw, achieved in May 2005 in Louisiana Jolla, California.