Marius Corbett
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Marius Corbett (born 26 September 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 by 4.50 m during the contest. The following year he threw 88.75 m (291 ft 2 in) to win the 1998 Commonwealth Games, his result still standing as a Games Record and African record .
After his retirement from athletics he played 1st Division Currie Cup Rugby in South Africa.
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