Javelin throw
Rank Mark Athlete Date Place
1 96.96 Seppo Räty ( FIN ) 2 June 1991 Punkalaidun
2 91.36 Steve Backley ( GBR ) 15 September 1991 Sheffield
3 90.84 Raymond Hecht ( GER ) 8 September 1991 Gengenbach
4 90.82 Kimmo Kinnunen ( FIN ) 26 August 1991 Tokyo
5 90.72 Jan Železný ( TCH ) 10 July 1991 Lausanne
All-time top 5 javelin throwers ( Dimpled models 1990–1991 )
Marks set using dimpled rough-tailed javelins manufactured by several companies were nullified effective 20 September 1991 . [ 5 ] :208–209
The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon.