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Javelin Throw greats

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Holds the world record, and three consecutive Olympic golds.

Javelin · 1984–2006

The only person to throw a javelin over 100 metres.

Javelin · 1980–1988

India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics.

Javelin · 2016–present

Holds the women's world record at 72.28 m.

Javelin · 2003–2022

Won every major title available in the sport.

Javelin · 2001–2016

Threw so far with a roughened javelin that the design was banned.

Javelin · 1980–1996

Back-to-back Olympic golds and six world records.

Javelin · 1969–1980

World champion and three-time Olympic finalist.

Javelin · 2002–2019

Olympic champion who twice held the world record.

Javelin · 1996–2008

Broke the world record ten times in six years.

Javelin · 1929–1940