Which athlete won the first Olympic women’s javelin title at Los Angeles 1932?

Mildred Didrikson won the first Olympic women’s javelin title at Los Angeles 1932.

Didrikson, known as Babe Didrikson, won the event with a throw of 43.68 metres. She represented the United States and added the 80-metre hurdles title at the same Games. She also earned silver in the high jump, making her one of the leading all-round athletes of the era.

The women’s javelin was introduced to the Olympic programme at Los Angeles. Germany’s Ellen Braumüller won silver, while Finland’s Tilly Fleischer took bronze. Didrikson’s result helped establish her reputation before she became a major figure in professional golf.

Javelin throwing requires a runway approach followed by a controlled delivery. Unlike a discus or shot, the implement must land point-first inside the marked sector for the throw to count.