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The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, ... in length and 800 g (28 oz) in weight, and women throw a javelin between 2.2 and 2.3 m (7 ft 3 in ...
The first world record in the men's javelin throw was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. [ 1 ] As of 21 June 2009, 46 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event. [ 1 ]
Masters athletics is a class of the sport of athletics for athletes of over 35 years of age. The events include track and field, road running and cross country running.These are the current world records in various five-year-groups, maintained by WMA, the World Association of Masters Athletes, which is designated by the World Athletics (formerly IAAF) to conduct the worldwide sport of Masters ...
The W65 division threw the 400g javelin until the end of 2013. Since 2014, the W65 division throws a 500 g implement. [1] These are the records for the 400g javelin. WMA discontinued this weight after the end of 2013. The records will be officially recognized along with 500g records until the lighter weight mark is surpassed.
3.26 Weight throw. 3.27 Javelin throw (freestyle) 3.28 Javelin throw (two-handed) 3.29 Triathlon. 3.30 Pentathlon. 4 See also. 5 Notes. 6 References. Toggle the table ...
The W60 division threw the 400g javelin until the end of 2013. Since 2014, the W60 division throws a 500 g implement. [1] These are the records for the 400g javelin. WMA discontinued this weight after the end of 2013. The records will be officially recognized along with 500g records until the lighter weight mark is surpassed.
Masters W50 javelin world record progression is the progression of world record improvements of the javelin throw W50 division of Masters athletics. Records must be set in properly conducted, official competitions under the standing IAAF rules unless modified by World Masters Athletics .
Metrication occurred in 1976, so all subsequent championships were measured in metric distances. In 1986, international javelin design regulations were changed and the center of gravity of the implement moved forward. As a result, throwing distances were in general shorter, flat landings fewer, and legal throws (tip-down) easier to attain post ...