The women's javelin throw

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events for the

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take place at the

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from 9 September. A total of 6 events are contested for 6 different

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Competition format

The competition for each classification consisted of a single round. Each athlete threw three times, after which the eight best threw three more times (with the best distance of the six throws counted).

Medal summary

Results

F13

The F13 event took place on 17 September.

F34

The F34 event took place on 9 September.

F37

The F37 event took place on 10 September.

F46

The F46 event took place on 13 September.

F54

The F54 event took place on 13 September.

F56

The F56 event took place on 10 September. The event incorporates athletes from classification F55 in addition to F56.

References

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