Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's javelin throw
The Men's Javelin Throw event at the 1960 Summer Olympics took place on September 7–8 at the Stadio Olimpico. The qualifying standard was .

Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows:

Results

Qualifying round

Finals
The six highest-ranked competitors after three rounds qualified for the final three throws to decide the medals.

References

External links
Olympic Games Official Report 1960 Rome-Volume I
Olympic Games Official Report 1960 Rome-Volume II (Part 1)

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Javelin throw at the Olympics
Men's events at the 1960 Summer Olympics