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What are the world records in the javelin throw?

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The men's world record in the javelin throw is held by Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic who threw the javelin 98.48 meters in 1996.

The women's world record in the javelin throw is held by Barbora Špotáková of Czech Republic who threw the javelin 72.28 meters in 2008.

*All the record mentioned above are all done with the current model of the javelin. The new model was invented in 1991.

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Who holds the world record for javelin throw?
michael landon did in the 1950s
Who holds the men's world record in the javelin throw?
The men's world record in the javelin throw is held by Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic who threw the javelin 98.48 meters in 1996.
Who holds the woman's world record in the javelin throw?
Barbora Špotáková
Who currently holds the world record in the javelin throw?
The men's world record in the javelin throw is held by Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic who threw the javelin 98.48 meters in 1996. The women's world record in the javelin throw is held by Barbora...
Who holds the women's world record in the javelin throw?
The women's world record in the javelin throw is held by Barbora Špotáková of Czech Republic who threw the javelin 72.28 meters in 2008.