Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women’s javelin throw

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The women’s javelin throw field event at the 1972 Olympic Games took place on August 31 & September 1. On 11 June 1972 Ewa Gryziecka from Poland broke the javelin throw world record with a throw of 62.70m only to have Ruth Fuchs break that record on the same day with a throw of 65.06m. In 1972 Fuchs was the strong favorite heading in the Olympics. Kate Schmidt took the early lead on the first throw but this was soon passed by the favorite on the second throw.

bronze medalist

Kate Schmidt

games

1972 Summer

gold medalist

Ruth Fuchs

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Jacqueline Todten