Masters M85 javelin throw world record progression explained

Masters M85 javelin throw world record progression is the progression of world record improvements of the javelin throw M85 division of Masters athletics. Records must be set in properly conducted, official competitions under the standing IAAF rules unless modified by World Masters Athletics.

The M85 division consists of male athletes who have reached the age of 85 but have not yet reached the age of 90, so exactly from their 85th birthday to the day before their 90th birthday. The M85 division throws a 400 g implement.[1]

Key:
DistanceAthleteNationalityBirthdateAgeLocationDateRef
40.09 mJouni Tenhu30 April 1939Gothenburg19 August 2024[2]
39.86 mJouni Tenhu30 April 1939Oulu6 July 2024[3]
35.64 mWilliam Platts18 April 1928St. George7 October 2013
31.72 mKlaus Langer15 July 1916Potsdam22 August 2002
28.12 mSaburo Sato191685Shimane2002
25.64 mTakuro Miura191785Dalian2002
24.56 mAntonio Antunes Fonseca18 January 1914Brisbane12 July 2001
27.34 mGerhard Schepe26 August 1911Durban17 July 1997 [4] [5] [6]

References

Masters Athletics Javelin Throw list

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2013-05-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120122064124/http://www.world-masters-athletics.org/files/laws_rules/Appendix-A-K.pdf . 2012-01-22 .
  2. Web site: Javelin Throw Result. rosterathletics.com. 18 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Finnish Masters Championships 2024 Results. tilastopaja.info. 16 July 2024.
  4. Web site: World Masters Athletics Javelin . Wellington Masters Athletics .
  5. News: 5788 Athletes Take Part in 12th World Veterans Championships . September 1997 . Museum of Masters Track & Field . National Masters News .
  6. Web site: 12th WAVA World Veterans Athletic Championships . Museum of Masters Track & Field .

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