Thomas Rohler Bio: Career, Achievements, Fiancé & Net Worth

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Thomas Rohler is a German track and field athlete and an Olympian who competes in the javelin throw category. 

In a short period, Thomas has garnered a lot of name and fame. Similarly, Rohler is also considered the third-best athlete in the world in the javelin throw category.

Indeed, Rohler has won various medals in many national and international competitions. But his two significant victories include winning gold in Olympics in 2016 and winning European Championships in 2018.

Besides, taking part in Olympics was a dream come true for him, as he had always wanted to be an Olympian.

Thomas Rohler ready to throw the Javelin.
Thomas Rohler’s victory shot in the World Athletics Games.

Further, this fantastic athlete spends hours and hours in practice. Undoubtedly, this success is the result of all his hard work.

Quick Facts

Just in case you did not know about Thomas Rohler, here are some quick facts.

Celebrated Name Thomas Rohler
Age 32 years old
Date of Birth 30th September 1991
Gender Male
Profession Track and Field Athlete
Place of Birth Jena, Germany
Nationality German
Ethnicity White
Horoscope Libra
Sexual Orientation  Straight
Marital Status Engaged
Engaged to Lucia Schauerhammer
Children One son
Father’s Name Not Available 
Mother’s Name Not Available 
Siblings Unknown
Education
  • Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths Sports High School
  • Friedrich Schiller University 
Religion Christianity 
Height 6’3″ (1.91m) 
Weight 90 kg (198 lbs)
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Brown
Net Worth $1 million- $5 million 
Source of Income Javelin Throw
Personal Best 93.90 Meters
Current Status Active
Active since
  • 1998 (as a long jumper)
  • 2009 (as a javelin thrower) 
Official Website Thomas Rohler 
Social Media Instagram
First Coach Waltraud Strotzer
Achievements 
  • Gold Medal in 2016 Olympics
  • European Championships winner in 2018
  • Gold medal in Continental Cup 2018
Merch Javelin Throw equipment
Last Update March, 2024

Thomas Rohler: Early Life, Education, and Parents

Thomas Rohler, an outstanding javelin thrower, was born on 30th September 1991 in the beautiful town of Germany named Jena.

However, not much has been found about his parents. But as per various sources, Rohler’s mother was a gymnast, and his love for track and field came from her. He has always been curious and athletic as a kid. 

Also, when Thomas was eight or nine years old, he loved throwing stones on the shores, which made him realize his love for Javelin later.

Thomas’s only dream was to take part in Olympics; this is why he started the triple jump in the first place. Yet, surprisingly, Thomas was in his second grade while he began his track and field journey. 

Thomas Rohler in gym.
Thomas Rohler during his workout session.

Further, Rohler continued his career as a triple jumper until he was seventeen or eighteen years old. But later, in 2009, he finally decided to be a professional javelin thrower.

Though he was into triple jumping, he knew it wasn’t for him and wanted to pursue his career as a thrower.

Furthermore, Thomas is close to his family; he spends time with his grandparents and goes fishing with them during the holidays. 

Not to mention, his father also holds various records in fishing in his hometown. 

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Education

Talking about his education, Thomas went to Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths Sports High School, but he couldn’t do well in school for the first year, which earned him a warning. 

Rohler worked hours to improve his manners and even got a second chance. And his hard work paid off in 2010 when he was listed on the national team Germany. 

After completing his primary education, Thomas enrolled in Friedrich Schiller University, where he studied economics and sports science for his bachelor’s degree.

He developed a keen interest in business structure and entrepreneurial issues. 

Similarly, he utilized his education to develop funds for elite sports and offer various innovative ideas for enterprises. 

Thomas Rohler: Professional Career

As we already know, before Thomas was a javelin thrower, he was a triple jumper. However, his life changed after 2009 when he joined Javelin.

Thomas represented his country for the first time in the World Junior Championship in Athletics, where he secured the seventh position.

Similarly, Thomas won his first silver in 2010 at the German Junior Championship. And in 2012, he finally became a senior athlete.

One of his first big titles came after defeating Tino Haber in the German Athletics Championship in 2012.

Furthermore, he was the runner-up at the European Cup Winter Throwing in 2013. Plus, that same year, this fantastic athlete won the silver medal at the European Team Championship.

In 2013, Thomas entered the third place and earned a bronze medal at the European Athletics U23 Championship.

The following year in Portugal, he won the silver medal at the European Cup Throwing. However, sadly in the 2015 season, he did not win any podiums.

Olympics Win

In 2016, Thomas returned with a bang and finally won the gold at the Olympics games held in Rio De Janeiro. Indeed, that was the best yet the most emotional day; it was something he had always dreamt of. 

In addition, Rohler almost made a new record, but by inches, he failed to set a new record. Besides, he had a throw of 90.30 meters, while the Olympics record was 90.57 meters.

After he became successful in winning the gold, he went on to win the silver medal in 2018 at the German Athletics Championship. 

The same year at the European Championship, Thomas won gold with 89.47 meters held in Germany. 

Not surprisingly, he continued with his champion streak and, at the 2018 IAAF Continental Cup, won gold with a throw of 87.07 meters. 

But unfortunately, Rohler couldn’t qualify for World Athletics Championship, and he even had to take his name back from Tokyo Olympics 2020 due to injury just two months before the Olympics. 

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How much is Thomas Rohler’s net worth? – Income

At the prime age of thirty, Thomas earned tremendous success in becoming one of the outstanding javelin throwers in the world.

Apart from the name and fame, this fantastic and skilled player has also acquired remarkable wealth.

Thomas Rohler withhis gold medal.
Thomas’s first-ever Olympic gold medal.

However, Thomas expected to have a net worth of between $1 million and $ 5 million.

Undoubtedly, he lives a lavish life, but his net worth has not been disclosed yet. We will update you soon if we find any further information regarding it. 

Similarly, the Olympics committee has earned $30,000 to date for winning gold. And from other competitions, he has earned $100,000.

But for sure, Thomas earns from his brand deals and endorsement contract. Besides, his first-ever car was Toyota, and currently, he drives Volkswagen.

Thomas Rohler: Body Measurements

When writing, Thomas Rohler is 32 years old. He has brown hair and beautiful blue eyes.

Thomas Rohler is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 90 kg. Undoubtedly, the athlete has maintained his body very well. Indeed, he takes care of his diet and goes to the gym to maintain a good physique once in a while.

According to Thomas’ birth chart horoscope, his zodiac sign is Taurus. Usually, people with this zodiac are determined, focused, and patient.

In addition, Rohler is an animal lover and has two pet cats, Cin and Snow. 

He also has a Chameleon named Panther and a fish tank consisting of four fish he loves profoundly. 

Apart from gym and training, he goes hiking and trekking every once to maintain fit. In addition, Thomas is a nature lover; he feels nature is his escape from the real world. 

Thomas Rohler: Personal & Love Life 

Undoubtedly, with his charming looks and body, Rohler has seized the attention of many female fans worldwide. But his heart is set out for only one lady all this time. 

Currently, Thomas is engaged to Lucia Schauerhammer, and in July 2020, this beautiful couple got blessed with a son. But don’t get confused; the two are not married. 

Talking about this couple’s love story, Rohler and Lucia met each other in 2016. And shortly after seeing each other, Rohler knew Lucia was the one he needed in his life.

Therefore, after months of dating, Rohler finally went down on his knees and proposed to Lucia without losing any time. 

Thomas Rohler with his girlfriend, Lucia.
Thomas Rohler with his girlfriend, Lucia.

Though they have not revealed his son’s name, he often shares his son’s pictures on Instagram. 

Besides, Thomas is a family man and tries to spend time with his son as much as possible. 

Social Media Presence

Thomas loves and adores his fans and tries to interact with them as much as possible. Likewise, he is also active on social media like Instagram, where he has over 103k followers.

He shares his training videos and family pictures there.

Apart from that, he also has a website that he handles himself. Rohler shares his professional journey, diets, family, and many more on his site.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Has Thomas Rohler retired?

No, he hasn’t. But Thomas did opt out of the Olympics because of his injury.

Is Thomas Rohler the best javelin thrower?

No, he isn’t. Thomas ranks third, while Johannes Vetter comes at the top place.

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