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

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Women's javelin throw
at the Commonwealth Games

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

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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

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