Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's javelin throw
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The men's javelin throw event at the 2008 Summer Olympics took place on 21 and 23 August at the Beijing National Stadium.[1] The qualification mark was set at 82.50 metres.
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Men's javelin throw at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Beijing National Stadium | |||||||||
Date | 21 August 2008 (qualification) 23 August 2008 (final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 38 from 29 nations | |||||||||
Winning distance | 90.57 OR | |||||||||
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The qualifying standards were 81.80 m (268.37 ft) (A standard) and 77.80 m (255.25 ft) (B standard).[2]