Ivan Zaytsev (athlete)

Ivan Zaytsev (born 11 November 1988 in Tashkent) is an Uzbekistani javelin thrower. He competed in the javelin throw at the 2012 Summer Olympics and placed 36th with a mark of 73.94 metres. He competed at the 2016 Olympics, finishing in 26th, with a throw of 77.83. He has also competed at World Championship-level, at the 2013 World Championships, reaching the final, and finishing 11th with a throw of 78.33. His personal best is 85.03 metres.

Seasonal bests by year

 * 2007 – 61.14
 * 2008 – 70.09
 * 2009 – 75.07
 * 2010 – 75.32
 * 2011 – 79.39
 * 2012 – 85.03
 * 2013 – 83.79
 * 2014 – 83.68
 * 2016 – 83.03
 * 2017 – 78.66