title: Masters M85 javelin throw world record progression
text: # Masters M85 javelin throw world record progression
  
  Masters M85 javelin throw world record progression is the progression of world record improvements of the javelin throw M85 division of Masters athletics. Records must be set in properly conducted, official competitions under the standing IAAF rules unless modified by World Masters Athletics.
  
  The M85 division consists of male athletes who have reached the age of 85 but have not yet reached the age of 90, so exactly from their 85th birthday to the day before their 90th birthday. The M85 division throws a 400 g implement.
  
  ## Key
  
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  | Distance | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 31.72 | Klaus Langer | Germany | 15.07.1916 | Potsdam | 22.08.2002 |
  | 28.12 | Saburo Sato | Japan | 1916 | Shimane | 2002 |
  | 25.64 | Takuro Miura | Japan | 1917 | Dalian | 2002 |
  | 24.56 | Antonio Antunes Fonseca | Brazil | 18.01.1914 | Brisbane | 12.07.2001 |
  | $27.34^{:21}^{:22}^{:34}$ | Gerhard Schepe | Germany | 26.08.1911 | Durban | 17.07.1997 |
  