Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Women's javelin throw

These are the official results of the women's javelin throw event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There were a total of 25 participating athletes. The top 12 and ties, and all those reaching 62.50 metres advanced to the final. The javelin used was an "old design" rough surfaced javelin.

The winning margin was 8 cm which as of 2023 remains the only time the women's javelin throw was won by less than 10 cm at the Olympics.

Records

 * The World and Olympic record holder Petra Felke competed in this event under the name Petra Meier.