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Christina Scherwin

DENWomen

Birth dateJul 11, 1976

BirthplaceViborg, Denmark

Height1.76 m

Weight-

Christina Scherwin (born 11 July 1976) is a Danish former javelin thrower and two-time Olympian. She is the Danish record holder in women's javelin.

Key facts

Javelin Throw

64.83

#55 all-time

2008 season best

53.95

Aug 19, 2008 · National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)

2008 season best

Last competition

The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing

Aug 19, 2008 · 53.95

The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing

Record

National record · Javelin Throw 64.83

National record

Age

50 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Javelin Throw 64.83 (#55 all-time), 2008 season best 53.95 (Aug 19, 2008, National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)) · Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing, Aug 19, 2008, 53.95 · National record (Javelin Throw) · 50 years old

Personal bests

15.24

64.83

#55 all-time

JavelinThr

55.70

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2008	SP	14.17	-	Aug 2, 2008	↓	Danish Championships
2008	JT	53.95	-	Aug 19, 2008	↓	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007	JT	59.94	-	Jun 24, 2007	↓	Odense (DEN)
2006	SP	15.24	-	May 14, 2006	↓	La Jolla, CA (USA)
2006	JT	64.83	-	Sep 9, 2006	↓	Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
2005	SP	14.26	-	Jun 19, 2005	↓	Tallinn (EST)
2005	JT	63.43	-	Aug 14, 2005	↓	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
2004	SP	14.69	-	Feb 14, 2004	↓	Hvidovre (DEN) (i)
2004	JT	59.36	-	Jul 24, 2004	↓	New Haven, CT (USA)
2003	SP	14.64	-	Aug 10, 2003	↓	Danish Championships
2003	JT	56.80	-	Aug 16, 2003	↓	Holte (DEN)
2002	SP	13.87	-	Jun 8, 2002	↓	Lyngby (DEN)
2002	JT	55.99	-	Mar 24, 2002	↓	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2000	SP	11.98	-	Jul 9, 2000	↓	Kaunas (LTU)
2000	JT	59.06	-	Jun 4, 2000	↓	Chapel Hill, NC (USA)
1999	JT	53.17	-	Aug 7, 1999	↓	Østerbro, Copenhagen (DEN)
1998	JavelinThr	50.72	-	Jul 11, 1998	↑	Helsingborg (SWE)
1998	JT	50.72	-	Jul 11, 1998	↓	Helsingborg (SWE)
1994	JT	55.70	-	Jul 22, 1994	↓	Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994	JavelinThr	55.70	-	Jul 22, 1994	↑	Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1993	JavelinThr	53.48	-	Jul 31, 1993	↑	European Junior Championships
1993	JT	53.48	-	Jul 31, 1993	↓	Estadio de Anoeta, San Sebastián (ESP)

2008

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	53.95	-	Aug 19	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
JT	53.95	-	Aug 15	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
JT	53.61	-	Aug 2	Danish Championships
SP	14.17	-	Aug 2	Danish Championships
JT	53.02	-	Jul 12	Helsingborg Öresundspelen, Helsingborg
JT	52.36	-	Jul 5	Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Madrid
JT	52.87	-	Jun 28	Bottnaryd Throwing Meeting, Bottnaryd
SP	13.58	-	Jun 22	European Cup 2nd League Group A, Tallinn
SP	13.99	-	May 2	Chula Vista Throwing Meet, Chula Vista, CA
SP	14.09	-	Apr 26	San Diego UCSD Triton Invitational, San Diego, CA

2007

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	55.67	-	Jul 21	Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Madrid
JT	56.46	-	Jun 29	Aarhus Games, Århus
JT	59.36	-	Jun 27	Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava
JT	59.94	-	Jun 24	European Cup Second League Gr. A, Odense
JT	57.43	-	Jun 10	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
JT	58.53	-	Jun 2	Provo High Performance Sprint and Power Meet, Provo, UT
JT	58.77	-	Jun 2	Provo High Performance Sprint and Power Meet, Provo, UT
JT	56.89	-	Apr 20	Eugene Oregon Invitational, Eugene, OR

2006

24 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	62.68	-	Sep 24	Yokohama SEIKO Super Meet, Yokohama
JT	64.83	-	Sep 9	Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
JT	61.18	-	Sep 3	Berlin ISTAF
JT	61.55	-	Aug 24	Köbenhavn Athletics Games, Copenhagen
JT	60.53	-	Aug 20	Monaco Herculis
JT	61.81	-	Aug 13	Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT	60.07	-	Aug 12	Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT	61.81	-	Aug 7	Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT	60.07	-	Aug 7	Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT	61.10	-	Jul 26	Helsinki GE Money GP, Helsinki
SP	14.98	-	Jul 23	Danish Championships
JT	60.31	-	Jul 22	Danish Championships, Odense
JT	63.49	-	Jul 11	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
JT	64.06	-	Jul 6	Aarhus Games, Århus
JT	57.74	-	Jul 3	Athens Super Grand Prix Tsiklitiria, Olympic Stadium, Athina
SP	14.68	-	Jun 18	European Cup Second League Gr. A, Banská Bystrica
JT	61.04	-	Jun 17	European Cup Second League Gr. A, Banská Bystrica
JT	61.26	-	May 30	Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava
SP	13.72	-	May 28	Istanbul ECCC Group B, Istanbul
JT	56.62	-	May 27	Istanbul ECCC Group B, Istanbul
SP	15.24	-	May 14	La Jolla, CA
JT	61.40	-	Apr 29	Dakar Grand Prix, Dakar
JT	59.72	-	Apr 14	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
SP	14.88	-	Apr 1	Los Angeles Cardinal & Gold Invite, Los Angeles, CA

2005

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	60.19	-	Sep 9	Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final, Stade Louis II, Monaco
JT	57.20	-	Aug 31	Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
JT	57.71	-	Aug 23	Köbenhavn Athletics Games, Copenhagen
JT	63.43	-	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT	60.11	-	Aug 12	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT	60.11	-	Aug 6	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT	63.43	-	Aug 6	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP	14.21	-	Jul 31	Danish Championships, Odense

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Christina Scherwin's Javelin Throw personal best?

Christina Scherwin's Javelin Throw personal best is 64.83, set on Sep 9, 2006 in Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart (GER), #55 on the all-time list.

Which events does Christina Scherwin compete in?

Christina Scherwin competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Christina Scherwin perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 53.95, set on Aug 19, 2008 in National Stadium, Beijing (CHN). Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing on Aug 19, 2008, 53.95.