Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's javelin throw


The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. 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 prior to the 1924 Summer Olympics.
World Record66.10 Jonni MyyräStockholm August 25, 1919
Olympic Record65.78 Jonni MyyräAntwerp August 15, 1920

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.
PlaceAthleteQual. Width1.2.3.Distance
159.30~6062.96~5862.96
260.81~6060.9260.92
357.9857.98
456.1557.5657.56
556.9656.96
656.1556.15