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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. [ 1 ] As of 21 June 2009, 46 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event. [ 1 ]
The javelin throw at the Summer Olympics is one of four track and field throwing events held at the multi-sport event.The men's javelin throw has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1908, being the last of the current throwing events to feature at the Olympics after the shot put, discus throw and hammer throw.
Key No longer contested at the Summer Olympics Men's records Usain Bolt currently holds three Olympic records; two individually in the 100m & 200m, and one with the Jamaican 4 × 100 m relay team. Ethiopian long-distance runner Kenenisa Bekele holds the Olympic record in the 5,000 m. ♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record. Statistics are correct as of August 5, 2024 ...
The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) in length, is thrown as far as possible. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon.
He not only claimed the men's javelin throw title but set a new Olympic record of 92.97 m in the final. [57] The previous Olympic record holder was Norwegian Andreas Thorkildsen , who achieved 90.57 m at the 2008 Beijing Olympics . [ 58 ]
Murro was the top American at the Olympics, throwing 80.08 m (262 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) and placing ninth; [1] [4] Track & Field News ranked him as the world's 10th best javelin thrower that year. [5] The magazine put him on the cover of its April 1969 issue.
Besides his Olympic gold, Järvinen is remembered for his numerous world records. From 1930 to 1936, he broke the javelin throw world record a record ten times in a row. [1] He also became the European champion in 1934, setting a new world record with 76.66 m, and defended his title successfully in 1938. [1]
The following table shows the world record progression in the women's javelin throw. The first world record in the event was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1922. [1] 48 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.