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

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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

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]

Results

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Final results
Rank Name Nationality Distance Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Margaret Parker  Australia 168 ft 7 in (51.39 m)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Anna Bocson  Australia 156 ft 10 in (47.81 m)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 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.