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. *All the record mentioned above are all done with the current model of the javelin. The new model was invented in 1991.
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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 Olympic record in the women's javelin is held by Barbora Špotáková of Czech Republic with a throw of 72.28 meters (237 feet, 1 2/3 inches) in the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.
The men's Olympic javelin throw record is 98.48 feet. Jan Zelezny from Czech Republic has held this record since May 25, 1996.
The all time javelin throw record is held by Jan Železný who was born in Czechoslovakia. He threw the javelin to the 98.48 mark.