Athletics at the 1986 Commonwealth Games – Men's javelin throw

The men's javelin throw event at the 1986 Commonwealth Games was held on 2 August at the Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh. This was the first edition using the new model javelin.

Results Rank Name Nationality #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Result Notes Dave Ottley 80.56 80.62 80.62 Mick Hill 75.40 77.48 78.56 75.54 75.58 78.56 PB Gavin Lovegrove 72.40 76.22 Daryl Brand 71.46 72.70 72.70 Mike Mahovlich 71.42 71.42 Pete Massfeller 70.30 x 70.86 Colin Mackenzie 66.18 70.82 Murray Keen 67.42 68.14 John Stapylton-Smith 65.76 65.76 10 Tim Newenham 57.70 64.44 65.48 65.48 11 Michael Brennan 62.60 x 64.68 64.68 12 Stewart Maxwell 61.98 62.34

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