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Athletics at the 1934 British Empire Games – Women's javelin throw

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Women's javelin throw
at the Commonwealth Games

The women's javelin throw event at the 1934 British Empire Games was held on 5 August at the White City Stadium in London, England.[1][2][3][4]

Results

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Rank Name Nationality Result Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Gladys Lunn  England 105 ft 7+14 in (32.19 m)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Edith Halstead  England 101 ft 6+14 in (30.94 m)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Margaret Cox  England 98 ft 8+14 in (30.08 m)
4 Louise Fawcett  England 96 ft 1 in (29.29 m)
Marjorie Clark  South Africa DNS

References

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  1. ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Excellent races in hundred yards; Sweeney's victory". The Manchester Guardian. 6 August 1934. p. 4. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Summaries of events in British Empire Games". The Gazette (Montreal). 6 August 1934. p. 11. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Specatacular opening; Two Australiands break British records". The Age. 6 August 1934. p. 10. Retrieved 2 April 2021.