Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's javelin throw
Špotáková led from first throw, winning by 4.39 metres.
The women's javelin throw at the 2012 Summer Olympics was held at the Olympic Stadium on 7–9 August. Defending champion and world record holder Barbora Špotáková won the gold medal with a throw of 69.55 metres, leading from the first throw of the final. Christina Obergföll took silver and Linda Stahl bronze.
Quick Facts
- Event
- Women's javelin throw
- Games
- 2012 Summer
- Venue
- Olympic Stadium
- Date
- 7–9 August
- Competitors
- 42
- Nations
- 29
- Gold
- Barbora Špotáková
- Silver
- Christina Obergföll
Facts from the source article.
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