The following table shows the world record progression in the women's javelin throw. The first world record in the event was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1922. [1] 48 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.
In 1999 a new javelin specification was introduced. [1]
| Mark | Athlete | Country | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.09 | Mirela Maniani |  Greece | Seville | 1999-08-28 |
| 68.22 | Trine Hattestad |  Norway | Rome | 2000-06-30 |
| 69.48 | Trine Hattestad | Norway | Oslo | 2000-07-28 |
| 71.54 | Osleidys Menéndez |  Cuba | Rethymno | 2001-07-01 |
| 71.70 | Osleidys Menéndez | Cuba | Helsinki | 2005-08-14 |
| 72.28 | Barbora Špotáková |  Czech Republic | Stuttgart | 2008-09-13 |
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