Athletics at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Women's javelin throw

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The women's javelin throw event at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 24 July at the Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales.[1][2]

Results

Rank Name Nationality Result Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s)
Anna Pazera
 Australia 188 ft 4 in (57.40 m)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Magdalena Swanepoel  South Africa 159 ft 10+12 in (48.73 m)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Averil Williams  England 153 ft 5+12 in (46.77 m)
4 Bridget Robinson  England 148 ft 10+12 in (45.38 m)
5 Margaret Callender  England 145 ft 4+12 in (44.31 m)
6 Mary Tadd  England 136 ft 5 in (41.58 m)
7 Elizabeth Davenport  India 132 ft 11+12 in (40.53 m)
8 Bridget Robinson  Northern Ireland 120 ft 3+12 in (36.66 m)
Jacqueline Gelling
 Canada DNS

References

  1. ^ "Results". thecgf.com. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. The Manchester Guardian
    . 25 July 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 27 September 2020.