Zelezny Sets World Javelin Mark: 313-5 1/2
From Staff and Wire Reports
Olympic champion Jan Zelezny of the Czech Republic set a world record in the javelin Tuesday with a throw of 313 feet 5 1/2 inches.
His effort broke Briton Steve Backley’s record by more than 13 feet.
Zelezny set the mark on his first throw at the Sanlam Super Athletics Meet in Pietersburg, South Africa.
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