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Which athlete holds the men's world javelin throw record?

Correct answer Jan Železný

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Jan Železný holds the men's world javelin record with a throw of 98.48 m, achieved in Jena on 25 May 1996. The Czech athlete remains ahead of Johannes Vetter, who threw 97.76 m in 2020. Železný also won three consecutive Olympic titles in 1992, 1996 and 2000. Record rechecked on 9 August 2026.

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