Javelin Throw World Record: What is the world record in men's and women's Javelin Throw events?
The javelin throw is an event in track and field where athletes compete to throw a javelin, a spear measuring about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) in length, as far as they can. The current men’s world record of 98.48 meters is held by Jan Zelezny from the Czech Republic, a feat he achieved in 1996.
Barbora Spotakova, also from the Czech Republic, holds the women’s world record with a throw of 72.28 meters in 2008. Both records have remained unbeaten for nearly 30 years and over 15 years, respectively.
Jan Zelezny, a track and field athlete from the Czech Republic, is widely recognized as the best javelin thrower of the modern age. Throughout his career, he achieved remarkable success, winning three world and Olympic championships in the javelin throw. In 1996, the Czech athlete set a world record in men's javelin throw with a distance of 98.48m.
Barbora Spotakova, born on 30 June 1981, is the world record holder in women's javelin throw with a distance of 72.28 meters in the World Athletics Championships Final held in Germany. She is a former track and field athlete, a two-time Olympic champion, and a three-time world champion.
Other top javelin throwers in the men's and women's competition
The sport of javelin throw has seen incredible achievements by athletes who have pushed the limits of human ability. Athletes have delivered outstanding performances over the years.
Let's take a look at the top five world record achievements for both men's and women's javelin throw.
Men's Javelin Throw record:
1. Jan Zelezny (Czech Republic) threw 98.48m in 1996.
2. Johannes Vetter (Germany) threw 97.76m in 2020.
3. Johannes Vetter (Germany) threw 96.29m in 2021.
4. Jan Zelenzy (Czech Republic) threw 95.66m in 1993.
5. Jan Zelenzy (Czech Republic) threw 95.54m in 1993.
Women's Javelin Throw record:
1. Barbora Spotakova (Czech Republic) threw 72.28m in 2008.
2. Osleidys Menendez (Cuba) threw 71.70m in 2005.
3. Barbora Spotakova (Czech Republic) threw 71.58m in 2011.
4. Osleidys Menendez (Cuba) threw 71.54m in 2001.
5. Osleidys Menendez (Cuba) threw 71.53m in 2004.