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Ivan Zaytsev
- Born
- Nov 11, 1988 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Tashkent, Tashkent Khanate
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.92 m
- Weight
- 95 kg
Ivan Viktorovich 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.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Javelin Throw 85.03 (#124 all-time), 2018 season best 74.34 (Sep 29, 2018, Tashkent (UZB)) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | JT | 74.34 | – | Sep 29, 2018 | Tashkent (UZB) |
| 2017 | JT | 78.66 | – | May 19, 2017 | Baku (AZE) |
| 2016 | JT | 83.03 | – | Jun 13, 2016 | Dushanbe (TJK) |
| 2015 | 60m | 8.60 | – | Feb 6, 2015 | – |
| 2015 | 60m Indoor | 8.60 | – | Feb 6, 2015 | Tallinn (EST) (i) |
| 2015 | SP Indoor | 14.45 | – | Dec 24, 2015 | Tashkent (UZB) (i) |
| 2015 | SP | 14.45 | – | Dec 24, 2015 | – |
| 2015 | JT | 70.17 | – | May 28, 2015 | Riga (LAT) |
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