The men's javelin throw event was part of the
track and field athletics programme at the
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op ...
. The competition was held on Sunday, July 6, 1924. 29 javelin throwers from 15 nations competed.
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Results
Qualification
The qualification started at about 3
p.m. The best six throwers, both groups counted together, qualified for the final. The throwing order is not available and not all throwing series are available.
Group 1
Group 2
Final
The final was held on the same day and started at about 4.30
p.m.
References
Sources
Olympic Report*
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Men's javelin throw
Javelin throw at the Olympics