Athletics At The 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's Javelin Throw
The javelin throw, Men's Javelin Throw event at the 1972 Summer Olympics took place on September 2–3 at the Olympic Stadium (Munich), Olympic Stadium, Munich. The qualifying standard was . The winning margin was 2 cm which as of June 2025 remains the only time the men's javelin throw was won by less than 10 cm at the Olympics. Also as of June 2025, it is the narrowest winning margin for any javelin competition, women included, at the Olympics, the World Athletics Championships, the European Athletics Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: Results Qualifying round Finals The eight highest-ranked competitors after three rounds qualified for the final three throws to decide the medals. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics, M Javelin throw at the Olympics Men's events at the 19 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Olympic Stadium (Munich)
Olympiastadion () is a stadium located in Munich, Germany. Situated at the heart of the ''Olympiapark München'' in northern Munich, the stadium was built as the main venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics. During the Olympics 70,824 tickets—including the unsaleable—were available for the events taking place in the stadium (including the opening and closing ceremonies). Yet, during the track and field competitions, average audiences of 80,000 to 90,000 people were estimated daily. Also, the stadium has hosted many major association football, football matches including the 1974 FIFA World Cup Final and the UEFA Euro 1988 Final—due to up to 5,000 additional short-term stands, the football World Cup Final in 1974 was attended by 75,200 spectators. The stadium also hosted UEFA Champions League, European Cup Finals in 1979 European Cup Final, 1979, 1993 UEFA Champions League Final, 1993 and 1997 UEFA Champions League Final, 1997. Its current capacity is 63,118 seated spectators. Th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Milt Sonsky
Milton Barry Sonsky (born July 2, 1941) is an American former javelin thrower who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the .... External links Milt Sonskyat ''trackfield.brinkster.net'' * * 1941 births Living people American male javelin throwers Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-javelinthrow-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abdul Atif Al-Qahtani
Abdul Atif Seif Al-Qahtani (; born 1 July 1946) is a Saudi Arabian Olympic javelin thrower. He represented his country in the men's javelin throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1971, Al-Qahtani set his discus personal best A personal record, or a personal best (abbreviated to PB), is an individual's best performance in a given sporting discipline. It is most commonly found in athletic sports, such as track and field, other forms of running, swimming and weightlifting ... by throwing 58.40 metres. Al-Qahtani was placed in the 'A' discus qualification group at the 1972 Olympics. After fouls on his first two throws, he threw the disc 53.06 metres on his third and final attempt, finishing in 12th place in his group and not qualifying for the finals. References Living people 1946 births Saudi Arabian male javelin throwers Olympic athletes for Saudi Arabia Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Olympic male javelin throwers 20th-century Saudi Arabian sp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Donald Velez
Donald is a Scottish masculine given name. It is derived from the Gaelic name ''Dòmhnall''.. This comes from the Proto-Celtic *''Dumno-ualos'' ("world-ruler" or "world-wielder"). The final -''d'' in ''Donald'' is partly derived from a misinterpretation of the Gaelic pronunciation by English speakers. A short form of Donald is Don, and pet forms of Donald include Donnie and Donny. The feminine given name Donella is derived from Donald. ''Donald'' has cognates in other Celtic languages: Modern Irish ''Dónal'' (anglicised as ''Donal'' and ''Donall'');. Scottish Gaelic ''Dòmhnall'', ''Domhnull'' and ''Dòmhnull''; Welsh '' Dyfnwal'' and Cumbric ''Dumnagual''. Although the feminine given name '' Donna'' is sometimes used as a feminine form of ''Donald'', the names are not etymologically related. Variations Kings and noblemen Domnall or Domhnall is the name of many ancient and medieval Gaelic kings and noblemen: * Dyfnwal Moelmud (Dunvallo Molmutius), legendary king of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Renzo Cramerotti
Renzo Cramerotti (born 9 December 1947) is a retired male javelin thrower from Italy who won two medals at the Mediterranean Games. He competed at the 1972 Olympics and finished in 20th place. Biography Nationally Cramerotti won seven javelin titles, in 1970–1973 and 1975–1977. Achievements National titles Cramerotti won 7 national championships at individual senior level. * Italian Athletics Championships ** Javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown as far as possible. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's de ...: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977 (7) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cramerotti, Renzo 1947 births Living people Italian male javelin throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Italy Sportspeople from Trento Athletes from Trenti ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jacques Abehi
Jacques or Jacq are believed to originate from the Middle Ages in the historic northwest Brittany region in France, and have since spread around the world over the centuries. To date, there are over one hundred identified noble families related to the surname by the Nobility & Gentry of Great Britain & Ireland. Origins The origin of this surname comes from the Latin ' Iacobus', associated with the biblical patriarch Jacob. Ancient history A French knight returning from the Crusades in the Holy Lands probably adopted the surname from "Saint Jacques" (or "James the Greater"). James the Greater was one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles, and is believed to be the first martyred apostle. Being endowed with this surname was an honor at the time and it is likely that the Church allowed it because of acts during the Crusades. Indeed, at this time, the use of biblical, Christian, or Hebrew names and surnames became very popular, and entered the European lexicon. Robert J., a Knight Crusader ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Günther Glassauer
Günther Glassauer (born 31 March 1948) is a German athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the .... References External links * 1948 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics German male javelin throwers Olympic athletes for West Germany Sportspeople from Wetzlar Athletes from Hesse 20th-century German sportsmen {{Germany-javelin-bio-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dave Travis
David Howard Travis (born 9 September 1945) was a British javelin thrower. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 summer Olympics in the javelin and won a gold medal in the 1967 World Student Games and the 1970 Commonwealth Games. He was an international athlete from 1965 to 1978 and the British record holder for 4 years. Early life and school sport He was born in Strawberry Hill, south west London, in 1945 and lived for the first eleven years in East Twickenham, subsequently moving to Hinchley Wood near Esher. He attended Hampton Grammar School from 1957 to 1964 where his talent for sport was nurtured. He excelled at school athletics in a variety of events, making his debut at the English Schools Championships in 1960, placing second in the under 15 shot. Two titles in the javelin were achieved in 1963 and 1964, whilst also figuring in the winning sprint relay team for Middlesex Schools in 1962. His club career for Surrey Athletic Club included a British under 19 record of 70.70m i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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André Claude
André Claude (born 18 August 1949) is a Canadian athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the .... References 1949 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Canadian male javelin throwers Olympic track and field athletes for Canada People from Lachine, Quebec Track and field athletes from Montreal Canadian Track and Field Championships winners 20th-century Canadian sportsmen {{Canada-javelinthrow-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Urs Von Wartburg
Urs von Wartburg (born 1 March 1937) is a Swiss javelin thrower. He competed at five Olympics between 1960 and 1976 with the best achievement of fifth place in 1964. He is the fourth sportsperson to compete for Switzerland at five Olympics, after middle-distance runner Paul Martin and equestrians Henri Chammartin and Gustav Fischer. After retiring from senior competitions he had a long career in the javelin at European and world masters championships. See also *List of athletes with the most appearances at Olympic Games Only a small fraction of the world's population ever competes at the Olympic Games; an even smaller fraction competes in multiple Games. 950 athletes (648 men and 302 women) have participated in at least five Olympics from 1896 Summer Olympics ... ReferencesUrs von Wartburg's profile at Sports Reference.com [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gergely Kulcsár
Gergely Kulcsár (10 March 1934 – 12 August 2020) was a Hungarian javelin thrower. He competed at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics and won two bronze medals, in 1960 and 1968, and a silver medal in 1964. He was the Olympic flag bearer for Hungary in 1964, 1968, and 1972. Kulcsár was the first Hungarian to throw over 80 meters and won the national title eight times. Between 1975 and 1980 he was the coach of the Hungarian national throwing team. His trainees included Miklós Németh, a 1976 Olympic champion. From 1981 to 1993 he coached the national throwing team of Kuwait Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia and the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. It is situated in the northern edge of the Arabian Peninsula at the head of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to Iraq–Kuwait .... References External links * * 1934 births 2020 deaths Hungarian male javelin throwers Olympic athletes for Hungary Athletes (track a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rick Dowswell
Rick Dowswell (born 21 January 1951) is a Canadian athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the .... Competing for the Ohio Bobcats track and field team, Dowswell won the 1972 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin. References External links * 1951 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games athletes for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1971 Pan American Games Pan American Games track and field athletes for Canada Canadian male javelin throwers Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Sportspeople from Sarnia Canadian Track and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |