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]

Results[edit]

Rank Name Nationality Result 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[edit]

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