1938 European Athletics Championships – Men's javelin throw

The men's javelin throw at the 1938 European Athletics Championships was held in Paris, France, at Stade Olympique de Colombes on 3 September 1938.

Medalists Gold Matti Järvinen Silver Yrjö Nikkanen Bronze József Várszegi

Results Final 3 September Rank Name Nationality Result Notes Matti Järvinen 76.87 Yrjö Nikkanen 75.00 József Várszegi 72.78 4 Gustav Sule 70.50 5 Friedrich Issak 70.23 6 Lennart Atterwall 68.58 7 Gerhard Stöck 65.34 8 Oskar Ospelt 58.83 9 Roger Frinot 58.40 10 Raffaele Drei 55.98 11 Marc Dore 52.18

Participation According to an unofficial count, 11 athletes from 8 countries participated in the event.

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