Athletics at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Women's javelin throw

The women's javelin throw event at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 11 August at the Independence Park in Kingston, Jamaica.[1][2]

Women's javelin throw
at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
VenueIndependence Park, Kingston
DatesAugust 11, 1966
Medalists
gold medal    Australia
silver medal    Australia
bronze medal    Canada

Results

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Final results
Rank Name Nationality Distance Notes
  Margaret Parker   Australia 168 ft 7 in (51.39 m)
  Anna Bocson   Australia 156 ft 10 in (47.81 m)
  Jay Dahlgren   Canada 156 ft 5 in (47.68 m)
4 Jean Blake   Jamaica 149 ft 7 in (45.60 m)
5 Christa Leipert   Canada 145 ft 10 in (44.46 m)
6 Sue Platt   England 138 ft 8 in (42.27 m)
7 Eileen Sutherland   Jamaica 134 ft 11 in (41.13 m)

References

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  1. ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Final results". The Guardian. 13 August 1966. p. 10. Retrieved 22 July 2020.