Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men’s javelin throw Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The men’s javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday August 15 1920.Twenty-five javelin throwers from twelve nations competed. bronze medalist Paavo Johansson games 1920 Summer gold medalist Jonni Myyrä next event Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's javelin throw previous event Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics – Men's javelin throw siler medalist Urho Peltonen Learn more... Loading...