The following table shows the world record progression in the women's
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 ...
. The first world record in the event was recognised by the
International Association of Athletics Federations
World Athletics, formerly known as the International Amateur Athletic Federation and International Association of Athletics Federations and formerly abbreviated as the IAAF, is the international governing body for the sport of athletics, coverin ...
in 1922.
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48 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.
Records 1922-1998
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Records since 1999
In 1999 a new javelin specification was introduced.[
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References
{{Athletics record progressions
Javelin throw,women
Javelin
Javelin throw
world record
A world record is usually the best global and most important performance that is ever recorded and officially verified in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity. The book ''Guinness World Records'' and other world records organizatio ...