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The first world record in the men's javelin throw was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. As of 21 June 2009, 46 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.
Jul 5, 2022 · When it comes to the official javelin throw world record, Czech athletes reign supreme. Legendary Czech athlete Jan Zelezny, a three-time world and Olympic champion, holds the men’s javelin throw world record, courtesy a massive 98.48m throw he registered in 1996 during an athletics meet in Germany.
Jun 18, 2024 · Place Competitor DOB Nat Score Event List; 1 Neeraj CHOPRA 24 DEC 1997
World Championships in Athletics Records. 92.80. Jan ŽELEZNÝ. 16 JUN 1966. CZE. Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton (CAN) 12 AUG 2001. World Championships Combined Best Performances. 79.05.
The world record for men's indoor javelin throw is 85.78 metres by Matti Närhi in 1996. Javelin redesigns Uwe Hohn (pictured in 1984) holds the "eternal world record" with a throw of 104.80 m, as a new type of javelin (less debate of landing spot, less danger of reaching the spectators) was implemented in 1986.
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Jun 12, 2024 · The current men's javelin throw world record stands at 98,48. The WR is held by the legendary Czech thrower Jan Železný. He reached the world record mark in Jena, Germany in June 1996. That makes the men's javelin throw world record nearly 30 years old.
Sep 21, 2022 · On July 20, 1984, at the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark multi-purpose sports complex in Berlin, Uwe Hohn threw a giant 104.80m to win gold at the Olympic Day of Athletics competition, shattering the existing world record of 99.72m set by Tom Petranoff of the USA a year back.
Javelin throw Olympic records. Men’s javelin throw. Andreas Thorkildsen (Norway) - 90.57m at 2008 Beijing Olympics (August 23, 2008) Norwegian athlete Andreas Thorkildsen won the javelin throw competition at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing with a commanding performance
Aug 30, 2021 · Sumit Antil today set three world records on his way to winning the men’s Javelin Throw F64 gold medal on debut in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo today. He dominated the competition with the four best throws by any competitor, finally writing the world record at 68.55m with his fifth attempt.
