In 1996, Jan Zelezny threw 98.48 meters. That is the world record for the current Javelin size and shape. It has been modified throughout the years and many different records exist with those different javelins.
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MEN:
Old Rule: 1976 Miklόs Németh, HUN 94.58 ( a bit over 310 feet)
New Rule: 2008 Andreas Thorkildsen, NOR 86.50 (approx. 284 feet)
(men's 800g javelin dimensions were changed in 1986 to limit distance)
WOMEN:
Old Rule 1980 Petra Felke 74.68 (245 feet)
New Rule 2004Osleidys Menendez 71.53 (approx. 235 feet)
(women's 600g javelin dimensions were changed in 1999 to limit distance)
The world record for men is 104.80 metres by Uwe Hohn (old rule), and 98.48 meters by Jan Zelezny (new rule). For women Petra Felke threw exactly 80 metres (old rule), and Barbara Spotakova threw 72.28 meters (new rule).
MEN:
Old Rule: 1976 Miklόs Németh, HUN 94.58 ( a bit over 310 feet)
New Rule: 2008 Andreas Thorkildsen, NOR 86.50 (approx. 284 feet)
(javelin dimensions were changed in 1986 to limit distance)
WOMEN:
2004 Osleidys Menendez 71.53 (approx. 235 feet)
The Olympic record for the javelin throw is 203.78 feet. It was accomplished by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, August 23, 2008.
Rickie Fowler with a record throw of 2.3 meters
You throw it.... lol :D
The javeline throw originated in Africa. This was taken from the African tribesman throwing spears.
Mens:Based on the original standards, Uwe Hohn of Berlin has the record with 104.80 meters.After the introduction of the new standards, Jan Zelezny of Czechoslovakia has the world record with a throw of 98.48 meters. Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway, has the current Olympic Record at 90.57 meters.Womens:Based on the original standards, Petra Falk of Germany has the record with 80.00 meters. After the introduction of the new standards, Barbora Spotakova of Czechoslovakia has the world record with a throw of 72.28 meters. Osleidys Menendez of Cuba has the current Olympic Record with 71.52 meters.
The Who_holds_the_men's_world_record_in_the_javelin_throwworld record in the javelin throw is held by Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic who threw the javelin 98.48 meters in 1996.Olympic 2012 Coinsroyalmint.com/2012Read more: Who_holds_the_men's_world_record_in_the_javelin_throw
An Olympic record is the greatest achieved in the Olympic games. A world record is the greatest achieved anywhere, ever. In some instances an Olympic record is also the world record.
No they are not the same. A World Record can be broken at any time. Whereas an Olympic Record can only be broken at the Olympic Games (it's a glorified Meet Record.) Keep in mind that a World Record CAN be set at the Olympic Games (which would in turn, automatically break the Olympic Record as well.) A World Record outranks an Olympic Record.
Tatyana Lysenko (RUS) with 78.18m, an Olympic record.
Impossible
Yes, "Olympic record" should be capitalized because it refers to a specific record set at the Olympic Games.
Men: Virgilijus Alekna of Lithuania with a throw of 69.89 meters which is an Olympic record. Women: Natalya Sadova of Russia with a throw of 67.02 meters.