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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 javelin world record with 98.48m, achieved in Jena, Germany, on 25 May 1996. World Athletics still ranks him first on the all-time list, ahead of Johannes Vetter’s 97.76m. The Czech athlete also won three Olympic titles. Record checked on 9 August 2026. Železný combined exceptional speed with a highly efficient throwing technique and remains a reference point for later generations of javelin specialists.
Reviewed by the Qulture editorial team · August 9, 2026
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