World Record

[agchristie]

So,the Commonwealth Games are here but which World Record do you think will not be broken for a very long time.

I think the mens javellin will survive for years to come (Jan Zelezny 97m+)

[agchristie]

Sorry 98.48m was the distance!

[Buenchico]

Of course a javelin has already been thrown 104.80m anyway ;-)

[Buenchico]

Oi! Who nicked my video!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YPjh_WwWas

[agchristie]

Hi Bienchico lol - that is true but the IAAF reverted back to the 1991 mark as javelins with serrated tails were outlawed.The current official record has stood since 1996. :-)

[jeffa]

Jonathan Edwards and Mike Powell seem safe for a good while yet, IMO.

[agchristie]

Good answers Jeffa,Id have them in my top five....

[THECORBYLOON]

The discus and hammer records have stood since 1986.

[Buenchico]

If you look at how Uwe Hohn's throw compared to Olympic Gold Medal performances around that time, it was still one hell of a throw!
http://wiredchop.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/clip_image008.png
Perhaps something similarly spectacular might happen in Glasgow?

[Milvus]

Surely Scotland spending the least money on an opening ceremony will stand for many years

[agchristie]

Yes CorbyLoon,the track and field records seem to hold for a good while...

Buenchico,you're right Hohn's throw was quite something! I dont see anything spectacular this week...

[agchristie]

Milvus - I dont have any costs to hand for comparison ;-)