Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's javelin throw
The Javelin of women in the 2012 Olympics in London was held on 7 and 9 August 2012 at London's Olympic Stadium. 42 Athletinnenen took part in the competition.
Two qualifying groups were formed, each starter had three attempts. A length of 62.00 m, the athlete qualified directly for the finals, where the number of directly -skilled was irrelevant. If less than 12 athletes reach the length, the following starters both groups qualified, stood firm to 12 finalists. In the finals, each participant stood first three attempts. The best 8 then got another three attempts.
The directly qualified athletes are light blue, highlighted the determined over the next best distance throwers light green.
Abbreviations: WR = World Record, OR = Olympic Record, NR = National record, PB = personal best, JWB = Jahresweltbestleistung
Existing Records
Title holders
Qualification
Group A
August 7, 2012
Group B
August 7, 2012
Final
August 9, 2012, 22:00 Clock
The three remaining valid throws the winner Špotáková would have been enough for the gold medal.