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The javelin throw is an Olympic track and field event. Athletes specialising in the discipline are known as javelin throwers. Notable javelin throwers. Men
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 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.
Wallis and Futuna javelin throwers (6 P) West German javelin throwers (2 C) Y. Yugoslav javelin throwers (2 C) Pages in category "Javelin throwers"
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In August 2023, Dehning was a silver medalist at the 2023 European Athletics U20 Championships in Jerusalem with a throw of 78.07 metres. [7] [8] On 25 February 2024, Dehning became the youngest man to throw over 90 metres when he recorded a 90.20 metre throw Winter Throwing Championships in Halle, aged 19 years-old. [9]
Anderson Peters MBE (born 21 October 1997) is a Grenadian javelin thrower [3] and the 2019 and 2022 world champion in the event. In 2024, he won the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympic Games. [4]
Maria Magdalena Andrejczyk (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmarja anˈdrɛjtʂɨk]; born 9 March 1996) is a Polish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. [3] She is the 2020 Summer Olympics silver medalist and 2015 European Junior Champion.