The Men's Javelin Throw event at the 1968 Summer Olympics took place on October 15–16 at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario.

[1] The qualifying standard was 80 m (262 ft 5+1⁄2 in).

[2] Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows:[3] The eight highest-ranked competitors after three rounds qualified for the final three throws to decide the medals.