1996
The current world record for the men's javelin throw is 98.48 meters, set by Jan Železný of the Czech Republic in 1996. The women's world record is 72.28 meters, achieved by Barbora Špotáková, also from the Czech Republic, in 2008.
The current world record for javelin throw in men's category is 98.48 meters, set by Jan Železný from Czech Republic in 1996. In women's category, the world record is 72.28 meters, set by Barbora Špotáková, also from Czech Republic, in 2008.
The men's world record in the javelin throw is held by Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic who threw the javelin 98.48 meters in 1996. The women's world record in the javelin throw is held by Barbora Špotáková of Czech Republic who threw the javelin 72.28 meters in 2008.
Jan Zelezny was 28 years old when he set the world record for javelin throw on May 25, 1996 with a distance of 98.48 meters.
Fatima Whitbread.Whitbread set the women's world record with a throw of 77.44 meters (254 feet, 3/4 inch) at the 1986 European Championships in Stuttgart.One other British athlete has held the world record in javelin. That was Steve Backley who held the men's world record on three separate occasions, the first being in 1990.
The world record for the Men's javelin throw is 104.80. It was set in 1984 by Uwe Hohn. However, this was before new regulations were imposed on javelin builds.
The distance for the junior world record javelin throw is 80.95 meters (265 feet and 10 inches), set by Neeraj Chopra of India in 2016.
The women's javelin throw world record was set by Barbora Špotáková of the Czech Republic on September 13, 2008, during the Zlín athletics meet in the Czech Republic. She achieved a throw of 72.28 meters, which remains the world record as of now. This remarkable performance has stood the test of time, showcasing her exceptional skill in the event.
The world record for the javalin is 140.80 meters.
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.
Osleidys Menéndez of Cuba won the gold medal and set the Olympic record in women's javelin at the 2004 Games in Athens.
The current record is 1241100000000 decimals, set by Kanada and team in 2002.