The following is a list of all Irish Throwers who competed in the IAAF World Championships. Their performances are also shown, where known. National records in green.  A red asterix *denotes athletes who competed, subsequently, in the Olympic Games in an individual event. See how these athletes performed in the Olympic Games by visiting Irish Olympic Throwers

Declan Hegarty*, Hammer, 16th, Group A, 65.46m.

Garry Halpin, Hammer, 13th, Group A, 63.68m.

Terry McHugh*, Javelin, qualified as 13th in the World. Did not travel due to injury.

Paul Quirke*, Shot Putt, 15th, Group A, 17.05m
Nick Sweeney*, Discus, 4th, Group A, 62.10m; 6th, Final, 61.66m
Terry McHugh*, Javelin, 4th, Group B, 78.28m; 10th, Final, 76.22m

Nick Sweeney*, Discus, 7th, Group B, 60.68m;
Roman Linchied*Hammer, 17th, Group B, 68.34m
Terry McHugh*, Javelin, 11th, Group B, 74.58m

1/10 August

Roman Linscheid*, Hammer, 18th, Group B, 67.96m
Terry McHugh*, Javelin, 6th, Group B, 77.90m

20/29 August

Nick Sweeney*, Discus, 13th, Group B, 58.62m
Paddy McGrath*, Hammer, 17th, Group B, 68.96m
Terry McHugh*, Javelin, 10th, Group A, 77.23m

3/12 August

Terry McHugh*, 11th round 1, 75.49m, (Qual gr.B, 71.99m, 75.49m, 73.12m)

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