The Women's javelin throw competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.

Each finalist is allowed three throws in last round, with the top eight athletes after that point being given three further attempts.

Each round Špotáková kept putting out long throws, but didn't improve.

In the fourth round, Linda Stahl passed Viljoen to move into bronze medal position.

All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1) Prior to the competition[update], the existing world record, Olympic record, and world leading mark were as follows: Qual.