The women's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 31, 1948. The final was won by Herma Bauma of Austria. Records Prior to the competition, the existing World and Olympic records were as follows. The following new Olympic record was set during this competition: Schedule All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1) Results Final standings Key: OR = Olympic record References External links Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad, The (1948). The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad. LA84 Foundation. Retrieved 5 September 2016. Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics Javelin throw at the Olympics 1948 in women's athletics Ath