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Who is the notable javelin thrower?
The current (as of 2017) men’s world record is held by Jan Železný at 98.48 m (1996); Barbora Špotáková holds the women’s world record at 72.28 m (2008).
Who is the Australian female javelin thrower?
After a “challenging” two years, Australian record holder Mitchell showed her Olympic medal credentials as 2021 world leaders Nina Kennedy and Linden Hall, and Bendere Oboya and Rohan Browning booked their places in Tokyo.
Who is the best javelin thrower in the world 2021?
Johannes VETTER
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| Rank | Mark | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96.29 | Johannes VETTER |
| 2 | 89.55 | Marcin KRUKOWSKI |
| 3 | 89.12 | Keshorn WALCOTT |
| 4 | 88.07 | Neeraj CHOPRA |
Who is the womens javelin world record holder?
Barbora ŠPOTÁKOVÁ
women – SENIOR – outdoor
| Type | Mark | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| World Records | 72.28 | Barbora ŠPOTÁKOVÁ |
| World Championships in Athletics Records | 71.70 | Olisdeilys MENÉNDEZ |
| World Leading 2022 | 65.73 | Maggie MALONE |
| Olympic Games Records | 71.53 | Olisdeilys MENÉNDEZ |
Who won women’s javelin Olympics 2021?
The women’s javelin throw event at the 2020 Summer Olympics took place on 3 and 6 August 2021 at the Japan National Stadium….Athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women’s javelin throw.
| Women’s javelin throw at the Games of the XXXII Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Winning Distance | 66.34 |
| Medalists | |
| Liu Shiying China Maria Andrejczyk Poland Kelsey-Lee Barber Australia |
Who is best javelin thrower in the world?
athlete Jan Zelezny
Legendary Czech athlete Jan Zelezny, a three-time world and Olympic champion, holds the men’s javelin throw world record, courtesy a massive 98.48m throw he registered in 1996 during an athletics meet in Germany.
Who was the first Black British Olympian?
sprinter Harry Edward
The sprinter Harry Edward, who won two bronze medals at the 1920 Antwerp Games, has long been lauded as Britain’s first black Olympian.
Who is the best female javelin thrower?
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| Place | Competitor | Event List |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christin HUSSONG | Javelin Throw |
| 2 | Maria ANDREJCZYK | Javelin Throw |
| 3 | Kelsey-Lee BARBER | Javelin Throw |
| 4 | Nikola OGRODNÍKOVÁ | Javelin Throw |
How heavy is a women’s javelin?
The men’s javelin must weigh at least 800g and be 2.6m-2.7m long while the women’s javelin must weigh 600g and be 2.2m-2.3m long.
Who won Tokyo javelin throw?
Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra wins Olympic gold medal in javelin throw at Tokyo 2020.