The

javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the ...

at the

World Championships in Athletics The World Athletics Championships (until 2019 known as the World Championships in Athletics) are a biennial athletics competition organized by World Athletics (formerly IAAF, International Association of Athletics Federations). Alongside the Ol ...

has been contested by both men and women since the inaugural edition in 1983.

Medalists

Men

Medalists by country

Women

Medalists by country

References

Bibliography

* {{IAAF World Championships in Athletics Events at the World Athletics Championships