The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

The competition was held on Thursday, August 2, 1928.

Twenty-eight javelin throwers from 18 nations competed.

Erik Lundqvist set a new Olympic record in the qualification with 66.60 metres.

The final was held on the same day and started at about 4.30 p.m.