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Athletics at the 1930 British Empire Games – Men's javelin throw

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Men's javelin throw
at the Commonwealth Games

The men's javelin throw event at the 1930 British Empire Games was held on 23 August at the Civic Stadium in Hamilton, Canada.[1][2][3][4]

Results

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Rank Name Nationality Result Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Stan Lay  New Zealand 207 ft 1+12 in (63.13 m)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Doral Pilling  Canada 183 ft 6 in (55.93 m)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Harry Hart  South Africa 174 ft 7 in (53.21 m)
4 Eric Turner  England ??.??
5 Leslie Snow  England ??.??
6 Archie Stewart  Canada 147 ft 2 in (44.86 m)

References

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  1. ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. ^ "New Canadian hurdling record. Burghley's success". The Manchester Guardian. 25 August 1930. p. 4. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Percy Williams wins 100, despite injury to thigh". The Gazette (Montreal). 25 August 1930. p. 15. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ^ "England wins 25 championships. Three comes to Australia". The Age. 25 August 1930. p. 15. Retrieved 2 April 2021.