Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships
In today's world, Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in history, its influence on popular culture or any other aspect, Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships has captured the attention of a large audience. In this article, we will explore in depth the many facets of Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships, from its origins to its impact on the contemporary world. We will examine its relevance in different areas, as well as the implications it has for various sectors of society. In addition, we will analyze the perspectives of experts and varied points of view on Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and enriching vision on this topic that is so relevant today.
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2021) |
| Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Gender | Men and women |
| Years held | Men: 1983 – 2019 Women: 1983 – 2019 |
| Reigning champion | |
| Men |  Anderson Peters (GRN) |
| Women |  Kelsey-Lee Barber (AUS) |
The javelin throw at the World Championships in Athletics has been contested by both men and women since the inaugural edition in 1983.
Medalists
Men
Medalists by country
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Finland (FIN) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 |  Czech Republic (CZE) | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 |  Germany (GER) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | Grenada (GRN) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |  Norway (NOR) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Estonia (EST) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  India (IND) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |  Russia (RUS) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 |  East Germany (GDR) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Kenya (KEN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
 South Africa (RSA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 12 |  Great Britain (GBR) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Greece (GRE) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
 Soviet Union (URS) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 15 |  United States (USA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 |  Cuba (CUB) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Egypt (EGY) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 Pakistan (PAK) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 19 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (19 entries) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 56 | |
Women
Medalists by country
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany (GER) |
3 | 4 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | Czech Republic (CZE) |
3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Australia (AUS) |
2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | Greece (GRE) |
2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Norway (NOR) Cuba (CUB) |
2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |  China (CHN) |
1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Great Britain (GBR) |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Finland (FIN)  Belarus (BLR) Japan (JPN) |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Russia (RUS) |
0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 10 | South Africa (RSA) |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 |  Romania (ROU)  United States (USA)  Colombia (COL) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
References
- ^ Original bronze medalist Russian Mariya Abakumova was later disqualified for failing retests of samples
- ^ Original gold medalist Russian Mariya Abakumova was later disqualified for failing retests of samples
Bibliography
- Butler, Mark (2015). IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015 Statistics Book. IAAF.