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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 ]
Jan Železný (Czech pronunciation: [jan ˈʒɛlɛzniː] ⓘ; born 16 June 1966) is a Czech former track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He is a World and Olympic champion and holds the world record with a throw of 98.48 metres (323 ft 1 in).
The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) ... was the last official both-hands world record holder. ...
Discus throw: 71.32 m (233 ft 11 + 3 ⁄ 4 in) Ben Plucknett: Southern California Striders: June 4, 1983 Eugene, United States 72.34 m (237 ft 4 in) # [b] July 7, 1981 Stockholm, Sweden Hammer throw: 82.71 m (271 ft 4 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) Rudy Winkler: Tracksmith/NYAC June 20, 2021 US Olympic Trials: Eugene, United States [14] Javelin throw: 91.29 m ...
He is the defending Paralympic champion in men's javelin throw F46 category. On 30 August 2021, he became the first ever Sri Lankan to win a gold medal at the Paralympics when he won the men's javelin throw F46 category. [5] [6] He is the current Paralympic and World record holder in men's javelin throw for F46 category.
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.
Julius Yego (born 4 January 1989) is a Kenyan track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw.Nicknamed "Mr. YouTube" because he learned how to throw by watching YouTube videos of javelin athletes, Yego is the African record holder for the event with a personal best of 92.72 m.
Kara Estelle Winger (née Patterson; born April 10, 1986) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. She is the American record holder in the javelin throw with a distance of 68.11 m (223 ft 5 + 1 ⁄ 4 in).