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Men's javelin throw

The current men's javelin throw record is 323 ft, held by Jan Železný, set on May 25, 1996. Last checked October 9, 2026.

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Jan Železný

Jena, Germany, 1996

Holder: Jan Železný
Record: 323 ft
Metric: 98.48 m
Location: Jena, Germany
Date set: May 25, 1996
Recognized by: World Athletics
Last checked: October 9, 2026

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